Texas Human Resources Code 245.103 – Statistics and Reports Concerning Extension Orders
(a) The department shall maintain statistics of the number of extensions granted by a panel under § 245.102. The statistics must include aggregated information concerning:
(1) the race, age, sex, specialized treatment needs, and county of origin for each child for whom an extension order is requested;
(2) the facility in which the child is confined; and
(3) if applicable, any allegations concerning the abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of the child, aggregated by the type of misconduct to which the child was subjected.
(b) To the extent authorized under law, the statistics maintained under Subsection (a) are public information under Chapter 552, Government Code, and the department shall post the statistics on the department’s Internet website.
Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 245.103
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(c) The department shall prepare and deliver to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over matters concerning correctional facilities a report concerning the statistics maintained under Subsection (a).
(d) The department shall provide a report to the parent, guardian, or designated advocate of a child whose length of stay is extended under § 245.102 explaining the panel’s reason for the extension.