The bill amends the Family Code and Human Resources Code to establish specific timelines and responsibilities for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) regarding the custody of individuals committed to the department. It mandates that the TJJD must accept custody of a person within 30 days of a judge signing the disposition order. If the department fails to do so, it is required to compensate the county for the costs incurred for each day the individual remains in detention beyond this period.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows the TJJD to credit time spent in a pre-adjudication secure detention facility towards the minimum length of stay for the child once they are committed to the department, starting from the 31st day after the commitment. This legislation aims to streamline the process of juvenile commitments and ensure that counties are reimbursed for any delays in custody acceptance by the TJJD. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 54.04, Human Resources Code 243.002 (Family Code 54, Human Resources Code 243)