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Texas Human Resources Code - Chapter 51 Family Violence CentersLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Human Resources Code > Texas Human Resources Code - Chapter 51 Family Violence Centers The purpose of this chapter is to promote development of and access to locally based and supported nonprofit services for victims of family violence throughout ... In this chapter: (1) "Family" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.003, Family Code. (2) "Family violence" means an act by a member of a ... (a) The department shall develop and maintain a plan for delivering family violence services in this state. (b) In developing the plan under this section, ... (a) The department shall contract for services with family violence centers with consideration given to the plan for family violence services under Section 51.0021. These ... (a) To be eligible for a contract under Section 51.003(a), a family violence shelter center must: (1) provide temporary lodging and direct delivery of services ... (a) The department shall contract only with public or private nonprofit organizations that fulfill the requirements of this chapter. (b) The contracts shall require the ... To maximize the state's receipt of federal matching funds for emergency assistance under Part A, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et ... Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall publish a report that summarizes reports from family violence centers under contract with ... The department may not disclose any information that would identify: (1) a particular family violence center location; (2) a board member of a family violence ... In implementing this chapter, the department shall consult with individuals and groups having knowledge of and experience in the problems of family violence. Added by ... The department may seek other funds that may be available for the contracts authorized by this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ... The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ch. 867, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ... (a) In order to finance the program created by this chapter, the department is authorized to solicit and receive grants of money from either private ... The department and the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services shall coordinate the provision of violence prevention services for children. Added by Acts 2001, 77th ... Texas Lawyers
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