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House Bill 3648 |
House Author: Guillen |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Whitmire |
House Bill 3648 amends the Human Resources Code to clarify that the powers of the office of the independent ombudsman of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department include the inspection of certain facilities and the investigation of complaints alleging a violation of the rights of children committed to or placed in such a facility who are 10 years of age or older and younger than 19 years of age.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "I appreciate the author of House Bill 3648 for seeking to clarify the authority of the independent ombudsman who serves a vital role in assisting children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. That important goal has already been accomplished in the exact same way through Senate Bill 1702, which I have signed into law, and the additional part of House Bill 3648 is unnecessary."