Texas HB1461 amends laws to address the transfer of individuals from county jails and the compensation for their detention.

Texas HB1461 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Family Code, and Government Code to establish procedures for the transfer of individuals from county jails and to set compensation for their detention. Specifically, it requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to take custody of children within 45 days of a judge's order, with compensation to the county if this is not met. It also mandates that the Texas Commission on Jails take custody of defendants within 45 days of a transfer order, with compensation if not met.

Texas HB1461 amends laws to address the transfer of individuals from county jails and the compensation for their detention.

Texas HB1461 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Family Code, and Government Code to establish procedures for the transfer of individuals from county jails and to set compensation for their detention. Specifically, it requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to take custody of children within 45 days of a judge's order, with compensation to the county if this is not met. It also mandates that the Texas Commission on Jails take custody of defendants within 45 days of a transfer order, with compensation if not met.