S.B. No. 1752 aims to amend various provisions related to status offenses committed by children, specifically repealing the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home. The bill introduces new definitions and clarifications regarding status offenses, including the definition of a "status offender" and what constitutes a "status offense." Notably, it modifies the criteria for expunging records related to certain offenses and updates the definition of a "missing child" to reflect changes in how voluntary absence is treated. The bill also establishes that a child accused solely of a status offense may only be detained in specific nonsecure facilities and sets limits on the duration of such detentions.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain sections of the Family Code and makes several amendments to existing laws, including the criteria for conduct indicating a need for supervision and the handling of detention hearings for children. It emphasizes that status offenders cannot be committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for actions that would not be considered crimes if committed by adults. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to conduct occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 33.051, Family Code 51.03, Family Code 51.12, Family Code 51.13, Family Code 52.02, Family Code 54.011, Family Code 54.04, Family Code 54.0404, Family Code 37.218, The following provisions of the Family Code 54.02 (Family Code 37, Education Code 33, The following provisions of the Family Code 54, Family Code 52, Family Code 51, Family Code 54)