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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 546.0212

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

Each entity receiving notice of a child’s initial placement in an institution under § 546.0211 may contact the child’s parent or guardian to ensure that the parent or guardian is aware of:
(1) services and support that could provide alternatives to placing the child in the institution;
(2) available placement options; and
(3) opportunities for permanency planning.


Text of section effective on April 01, 2025