The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have
the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Child--An abused or neglected individual who is
under the control or supervision of the Texas Department of Family
and Protective Services and who is the subject of a suit affecting
the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
(2) Court--The district court, juvenile court having
the same jurisdiction as a district court, or other court expressly
given jurisdiction of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
(3) DFPS--The Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services or its designee.
(4) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission
or its designee.
(5) Participating agency or entity/public agency partner--A
governmental entity that:
(A) is involved in child abuse investigations or prosecutions
and offers services to child abuse victims; and
(B) participates in establishing and operating a local
children's advocacy program as provided in Texas Family Code §264.403.
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