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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter W. TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT |
Sec. 531.952. ESTABLISHMENT OF TASK FORCE; COMPOSITION
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(a) The task force is established to examine the relationship between family violence and child abuse and neglect, develop policy recommendations, if needed, to address issues and effects resulting from that relationship, and develop comprehensive statewide best practices guidelines for both child protective services and family violence shelter centers.
(b) The task force is composed of:
(1) one member from the commission's Family Violence Program, appointed by the executive commissioner; and
(2) at least 17 members appointed by the presiding officer of the task force as follows:
(A) one member from the department;
(B) one member from a statewide family violence advocacy organization;
(C) one member from a statewide sexual assault advocacy organization;
(D) one member from a statewide advocacy organization that serves abused and neglected children in the foster care system;
(E) one member from a statewide child abuse advocacy organization;
(F) one member from a statewide organization with expertise in the establishment and operation of a children's advocacy center program;
(G) one member who is a mental health professional with experience working with clients affected by child abuse and domestic violence;
(H) one member who is a judge with experience working with cases involving child protective services;
(I) one member from The University of Texas School of Law domestic violence clinic;
(J) one member from The University of Texas School of Law children's rights clinic;
(K) one member from each of four different family violence centers as defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code, reflecting the geographic diversity of the state;
(L) one member from a legal assistance organization involved with child protection and family violence issues;
(M) one member from the law enforcement community;
(N) one member who is a licensed physician who specializes in child abuse pediatrics; and
(O) any other member that the presiding officer determines to be appropriate.