Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1364 amends the Family Code to authorize emergency shelters to provide care to any minor whether or not the minor has a child and removes the provision requiring consent from a parent or guardian for care provided beyond 15 days. The bill sets out circumstances that determine a minor's capacity to consent to emergency shelter or care. The bill also provides that a shelter facility is not liable for providing emergency care to minors if the minor provides consent as outlined in the bill, except for negligence.