Section 55.02 – Mental Health And Intellectual Disability Jurisdiction

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

For the purpose of initiating proceedings to order mental health or intellectual disability services for a child or for commitment of a child as provided by this chapter, the juvenile court has jurisdiction of proceedings under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 55.02

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 1.003, eff. 4/2/2015.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1477, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.