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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the waiver of notification and hearing requirements for |
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certain foster homes that provide shelter to victims of human |
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trafficking. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 42.0462 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 42.0462. WAIVER OF NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS. |
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To protect the safety and well-being of residents and employees of a |
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general residential operation that provides comprehensive |
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residential services to children who are victims of trafficking, |
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the department shall waive the notice and hearing requirements |
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imposed under Section 42.0461 for an applicant who submits to the |
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department an application to provide trafficking victim services at |
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the applicant's general residential operation. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |