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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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FAMILY CODE |
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Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
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Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
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Chapter 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
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Subchapter H-1. TASK FORCE TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE CHILD WELFARE |
Sec. 264.723. TASK FORCE DUTIES
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(a) The task force shall identify:
(1) all existing programs in the state relating to reducing child abuse and neglect or improving child welfare; and
(2) the programs described by Subdivision (1) that receive state money.
(b) The task force shall establish a strategy for reducing child abuse and neglect and for improving child welfare in this state. In establishing that strategy, the task force shall:
(1) gather information concerning child safety, child abuse and neglect, and child welfare throughout the state;
(2) receive reports and testimony from individuals, state and local agencies, community-based organizations, and other public and private organizations;
(3) create goals for state policy that would improve child safety, prevent child abuse and neglect, and improve child welfare;
(4) review and revise the strategic plan to accomplish those goals submitted by a previous task force; and
(5) submit the revised strategic plan.
(c) The revised strategic plan submitted under Subsection (b) may include proposals for specific statutory changes, the creation of new programs, and methods to foster cooperation among state agencies and between the state and local governments.