PART 11. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 341. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS
SUBCHAPTER C. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) adopts new 37 TAC §341.306, Providing Information to TJJD, without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6723). The new rule will not be republished.
JUSTIFICATION
The new §341.306 requires juvenile probation departments to annually submit to TJJD information on gaps in resources, programs, and services for juveniles that, had they been available, might have allowed the juveniles to remain in the community rather than being committed to TJJD.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TJJD did not receive any public comments on the proposed rulemaking action.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The new section is adopted under §203.0185, Human Resources Code (as added by SB 1727, 88th Legislature, Regular Session), which requires the board to adopt rules requiring juvenile probation departments to report to TJJD relevant information on gaps in resources, programs, and services that, if available in the community, may allow children to be kept closer to home as an alternative to commitment to TJJD.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
TRD-202405326
Jana Jones
General Counsel
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Effective date: December 1, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 30, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 490-7278
SUBCHAPTER B. TREATMENT
DIVISION 1. PROGRAM PLANNING
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) adopts amendments to §380.8703, Rehabilitation Program Stage Requirements and Assessment, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 13, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 7314). The amended rule will not be republished.
JUSTIFICATION
The amended §380.8703: 1) adds that a youth's stage in the rehabilitation program may be lowered when the youth has been unresponsive to intervention attempts over an extended period of time and the youth's current stage does not reflect the youth's current progress; 2) for Stage 1, adds that youth are expected to review their own unique vulnerabilities with the case manager; 3) for Stage 2, clarifies that the goal is for youth to become interpersonally successful in the future; 4) for Stage 2, adds that youth are expected to identify a long-term success plan; 5) for Stage 2, clarifies that youth are expected to explore patterns in thoughts, feelings, attitudes, beliefs and vulnerabilities (rather than values); 6) for Stage 2, removes requirements for youth to make progress toward personalized goals, to present and discuss progress with the treatment team, and to complete case plan objectives; 7) for Stage 4, adds that completing case plan objectives includes the ability to articulate plans for successful community reentry; 8) for all stages, clarifies that youth are expected to participate safely, (rather than just participate) in various areas of programming; 9) removes the requirement for youth to receive a stage assessment based on current behavior and progress upon being returned to a high- or medium-restriction facility for disciplinary reasons or upon receiving an additional commitment, and adds that such youth will be placed on the most appropriate stage as specified by written procedure manuals; and 10) clarifies that one of the situations in which a youth's stage may be lowered is when the youth receives an additional commitment (rather than being recommitted).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TJJD did not receive any public comments on the proposed rulemaking action.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amended section is adopted under §242.003, Human Resources Code, which requires TJJD to adopt rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of TJJD's functions and to adopt rules for governing TJJD schools, facilities, and programs.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
TRD-202405327
Jana Jones
General Counsel
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Effective date: December 1, 2024
Proposal publication date: September 13, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 490-7278
SUBCHAPTER B. INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) adopts new 37 TAC §385.8103, Board Proceedings, without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6724). The new rule will not be republished.
JUSTIFICATION
The new §385.8103 establishes provisions relating to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board's organization, powers and responsibilities, and meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TJJD did not receive any public comments on the proposed rulemaking action.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The new section is adopted under §202.008, Human Resources Code, which requires the board to adopt rules regulating the board's proceedings.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
TRD-202405328
Jana Jones
General Counsel
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Effective date: December 1, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 30, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 490-7278