Texas HB109 amends the Health and Safety Code to designate the Waco Center for Youth as a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed.

Texas HB109 amends the Health and Safety Code to designate the Waco Center for Youth as a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed juveniles. The bill specifies that the Department of Family and Protective Services must approve the admission of certain juveniles to the facility. It also mandates that the department provide education services for all clients residing at the facility, funded by appropriated funds. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature, otherwise it takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB109 amends the Health and Safety Code to designate the Waco Center for Youth as a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed.

Texas HB109 amends the Health and Safety Code to designate the Waco Center for Youth as a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed juveniles. The bill specifies that the Department of Family and Protective Services must approve the admission of certain juveniles to the facility. It also mandates that the department provide education services for all clients residing at the facility, funded by appropriated funds. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature, otherwise it takes effect on September 1, 2025.