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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 354

Senate Author:  Nelson

Effective:  9-1-15

House Sponsor:  Zerwas


            Senate Bill 354 amends the Family Code to transfer the powers and duties of the attorney general in regards to contract authority for children's advocacy centers and court-appointed volunteer advocate programs to the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill requires a statewide organization with which the state contracts for purposes of child advocacy centers or court-appointed volunteer advocate programs to be a charitable organization exempted from federal income tax and designated as a supporting organization under the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986.