85R2742 LHC-D
 
  By: White H.B. No. 1521
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the exchange of certain information between the
  Department of Family and Protective Services and the Texas Juvenile
  Justice Department.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 58.0052, Family Code, is amended by
  adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
         (b-1)  In addition to the information provided under
  Subsection (b), the Department of Family and Protective Services
  and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall share with each
  other, on request, any other information relating to a multi-system
  youth necessary to:
               (1)  identify and coordinate the provision of services
  to the youth;
               (2)  enhance rehabilitation of the youth; and
               (3)  improve and maintain community safety.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.