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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 15TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 379FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER BSHELTER CENTERS
DIVISION 7SERVICE DELIVERY
RULE §379.717Legal Assistance Services

A center must:

  (1) maintain a current list of local legal entities including civil and criminal justice agencies and contact people in each county where services are provided;

  (2) offer support and accompaniment to residents and nonresidents in their pursuit of legal options;

  (3) ensure legal advocacy services are available and specific to the needs of victims of family violence; and

  (4) encourage the justice system to respond consistently to the needs of victims of family violence and to hold batterers accountable.


Source Note: The provisions of this §379.717 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309

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