Tex. Human Resources Code § 244.004
This is the official text of Tex. Human Resources Code § 244.004, part of Texas’s Human Resources Code — governs state social services and welfare programs.
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§ 244.004. FAILURE TO EXAMINE OR REEXAMINE.
Official statutory text
(a) Failure of the department to examine or reexamine a child as required by this subchapter does not entitle the child to be discharged from the control of the department, but the child may petition the committing court for discharge.
(b) After due notice to the department, the committing court shall discharge the child from the control of the department unless the department satisfies the court that further control is necessary.
(b) After due notice to the department, the committing court shall discharge the child from the control of the department unless the department satisfies the court that further control is necessary.
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