Tex. Human Resources Code § 222.004
This is the official text of Tex. Human Resources Code § 222.004, part of Texas’s Human Resources Code — governs state social services and welfare programs.
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§ 222.004. PERSONS WHO MAY NOT ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE, JUVENILE PROBATION, OR DETENTION OFFICERS.
Official statutory text
(a) A peace officer, prosecuting attorney, or other person who is employed by or who reports directly to a law enforcement or prosecution official may not act as a chief administrative, juvenile probation, or detention officer or be made responsible for supervising a juvenile on probation.
(b) For purposes of this section, a chief administrative officer, regardless of title, is the person who is:
(1) hired or appointed by or under contract with the juvenile board; and
(2) responsible for the oversight of the operations of the juvenile probation department or any juvenile justice program operated by or under the authority of the juvenile board.
(b) For purposes of this section, a chief administrative officer, regardless of title, is the person who is:
(1) hired or appointed by or under contract with the juvenile board; and
(2) responsible for the oversight of the operations of the juvenile probation department or any juvenile justice program operated by or under the authority of the juvenile board.
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