(a) Notwithstanding § 546.0201, in this section, “institution” has the meaning assigned by § 242.002, Health and Safety Code.
(b) The commission and each appropriate health and human services agency shall develop procedures to ensure that permanency planning is provided for each child:
(1) residing in an institution in this state on a temporary or long-term basis; or
(2) for whom institutional care is sought.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025