Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
Chapter 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
Subchapter B. FOSTER CARE |
Sec. 264.1071. PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWO
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In making a placement decision for a child under two years of age, the department shall:
(1) ensure that the child is placed with a person who will provide a safe and emotionally stable environment for the child; and
(2) give priority to a person who will be able to provide care for the child without disruption until the child is returned to the child's parents or the department makes a permanent placement for the child.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1406 , Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2007.