Texas Human Resources Code Title 12, Chapter 246 - Industries Program
- Texas Section 246.001 - Purpose; Implementation
The purposes of the department industries program are: (1) to provide adequate employment and vocational training for children; and (2) to develop and expand public...
- Texas Section 246.002 - Advisory Committee
(a) A department industries advisory committee is created consisting of nine members appointed by the board. (b) Members serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms...
- Texas Section 246.003 - Pay And Distribution Of Pay
The department shall apportion wages earned by a child working under the industries program in amounts determined at the discretion of the department, in the...
- Texas Section 246.004 - Industries Fund
(a) A Texas Juvenile Justice Department industries program fund is created in the state treasury. (b) Proceeds from the operation of the industries program shall...
- Texas Section 246.005 - Contracts
To encourage the development and expansion of the industries program, the department may enter into necessary contracts related to the program. Transferred, redesignated and amended...
- Texas Section 246.006 - Donations
The industries program may be financed through contributions donated for this purpose by private businesses contracting with the department. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human...
- Texas Section 246.007 - Grants
(a) The department may accept a grant for the vocational rehabilitation of children. (b) The department shall maintain a record of the receipt and disbursement...
- Texas Section 246.008 - Lease Of Land
(a) The department may lease land owned by the department to a private business to expand and develop the industries program. (b) The term of...
- Texas Section 246.009 - Optional Ad Valorem Tax Abatement
(a) A business contracting with the department may enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under Subchapters B and C, Chapter 312, Tax Code,...
Last modified: September 28, 2016