Texas Human Resources Code Title 2, Chapter 51 - Family Violence Centers

• Texas Section 51.001 - Purpose
  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...
• Texas Section 51.002 - Definitions
  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...
• Texas Section 51.0021 - Family Violence Services Plan
  (a) The commission shall develop and maintain a plan for delivering family violence services in this state. (b) In developing the plan under this section,...
• Texas Section 51.003 - Contracts
  (a) The commission shall contract for services with family violence centers with consideration given to the plan for family violence services under Section 51.0021. These...
• Texas Section 51.004 - Contract Eligibility; Procurement; Application Process
  (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...
• Texas Section 51.005 - Contract Specifications
  (a) The commission shall contract only with public or private nonprofit organizations that fulfill the requirements of this chapter. (b) The contracts shall require the...
• Texas Section 51.0051 - Maximizing Federal Funding For Programs To Benefit Victims Of Family Violence
  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...
• Texas Section 51.006 - Report
  (a) Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall publish a report that summarizes reports from family violence centers under contract...
• Texas Section 51.007 - Confidentiality
  The commission may not disclose any information that would identify: (1) a particular family violence center location; (2) a board member of a family violence...
• Texas Section 51.008 - Consultations
  In implementing this chapter, the commission shall consult with individuals and groups having knowledge of and experience in the problems of family violence. Added by...
• Texas Section 51.009 - Grants And Funds
  The commission may seek other funds that may be available for the contracts authorized by this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313,...
• Texas Section 51.010 - Rules
  The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ch. 867, Sec. 1, eff. Sept....
• Texas Section 51.011 - Funding
  (a) In order to finance the program created by this chapter, the commission is authorized to solicit and receive grants of money from either private...
• Texas Section 51.012 - Coordination Of Services
  The commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services shall coordinate the provision of violence prevention services for children. Added by Acts 2001, 77th...

Last modified: September 28, 2016