Sec. 264.601. DEFINITIONS    


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  • In this subchapter:

    (1) "Abused or neglected child" means a child who is:

    (A) the subject of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity; and

    (B) under the control or supervision of the department.

    (2) "Volunteer advocate program" means a volunteer-based, nonprofit program that:

    (A) provides advocacy services to abused or neglected children with the goal of obtaining a permanent placement for a child that is in the child's best interest; and

    (B) complies with recognized standards for volunteer advocate programs.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 , Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.