Texas HB3120 mandates background checks for personnel at child detention facilities funded by the state.

Texas HB3120 requires residential child detention facilities to conduct criminal history background checks on all personnel if at least 10% of their operating expenses come from the state. If the facility fails to conduct these checks, it becomes ineligible for state funding until an audit is conducted and its results are made public. The bill also mandates that these facilities enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities, requiring them to report illnesses, provide health prevention plans, and submit compliance and safety inspection reports.

Texas HB3120 mandates background checks for personnel at child detention facilities funded by the state.

Texas HB3120 requires residential child detention facilities to conduct criminal history background checks on all personnel if at least 10% of their operating expenses come from the state. If the facility fails to conduct these checks, it becomes ineligible for state funding until an audit is conducted and its results are made public. The bill also mandates that these facilities enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities, requiring them to report illnesses, provide health prevention plans, and submit compliance and safety inspection reports.