Section 377.1 - DefinitionsThe 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 § RSA 264.403.1 Tex. Admin. Code § 377.1
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 27, July 7, 2017, TexReg 3478, eff. 7/11/2017