<<Prev Rule

Texas Administrative Code

 Next Rule>>
TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 356FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER DNONRESIDENTIAL CENTERS
DIVISION 7SERVICE DELIVERY
RULE §356.2113Legal 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 program participants 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 §356.2113 adopted to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309; transferred effective April 1, 2024, as published in the Texas Register March 8, 2024, 49 TexReg 1507

Link to Texas Secretary of State Home Page | link to Texas Register home page | link to Texas Administrative Code home page | link to Open Meetings home page