Texas SB1144 amends the Family Code to allow emergency shelters to provide care to minors under specific conditions.

Texas SB1144 amends the Family Code to allow emergency shelters to provide care to minors who are 16 years or older and living independently, or who are unmarried and pregnant or are parents. Shelters may not provide care beyond 30 days unless the minor consents or qualifies for financial assistance and is on a housing waiting list. The changes apply to care provided after the bill's effective date.

Texas SB1144 amends the Family Code to allow emergency shelters to provide care to minors under specific conditions.

Texas SB1144 amends the Family Code to allow emergency shelters to provide care to minors who are 16 years or older and living independently, or who are unmarried and pregnant or are parents. Shelters may not provide care beyond 30 days unless the minor consents or qualifies for financial assistance and is on a housing waiting list. The changes apply to care provided after the bill's effective date.