tx-June262026-136: 40 TAC §702.513, §702.515 — General Administration
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§702.515 The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) adopts amended rules 40 TAC §702.513 and §702.515 in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 19, Chapter 702, Subchapter F, relating to the Parent Collaboration Group (PCG) and the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) advisory committees. The proposal was published in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2636). The amended rules are adopted with minimal non-substantive changes to the proposed text and will be republished. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION In 2016, DFPS adopted rules establishing the Youth Leadership Council and the Parent Collaboration Group advisory committees which had already existed, although not uniformly established in rule. Since adoption in 2016, the needs of the agency have evolved with the expansion of community-based care and amendments are needed to ensure the committees continue to serve their intended purpose. Additionally, the committees are set to expire in 2026 and amendments are needed to extend their duration so these committees can continue to provide input to DFPS. COMMENTS The 30-day comment period ended May 24, 2026. During this period, DFPS received two...
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