Texas Government Code 38.002 – Procedures and Eligibility
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 38.002
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county shall:
(1) adopt the procedures necessary to receive and disburse money from the judicial donation trust fund under this chapter; and
(2) establish eligibility requirements for disbursement of money under this chapter to assist needy children or families who appear before a county, justice, or municipal court for a criminal offense or truant conduct, as applicable, by providing money for resources and services that eliminate barriers to school attendance or that seek to prevent criminal behavior.