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 K. PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Sec. 264.8521. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
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At the time a person applies to become licensed by the department or verified by a licensed child-placing agency or the department to provide foster care in order to qualify for the permanency care assistance program, the department or the child-placing agency shall:
(1) notify the applicant that a background check, including a criminal history record check, will be conducted on the individual; and
(2) inform the applicant about criminal convictions that:
(A) preclude an individual from becoming a licensed foster home or verified agency foster home; and
(B) may also be considered in evaluating the individual's application.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.