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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER H - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: ADMISSION AND PLACEMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.1103 - After a child in my care turns 18 years old, may the person remain in my care?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) A young adult may remain in your care until his 23rd birthday in order to:(1) Transition to independence, including attending college or vocational or technical training;(2) Attend high school, a program leading to a high school diploma, or GED classes;(3) Complete your program; or(4) Stay with a minor sibling.(b) A young adult who turns 18 in your care may remain in your care indefinitely if the person:(1) Continues to need the same level of care; and(2) Is unlikely to physically and/or intellectually progress over time.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1103 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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