Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release.
What changed between versions
Added a new subsection (b-1) to Section 245.0536 and 245.0537 that explicitly prohibits the department from delaying a child's release or discharge because they have not received the requested personal identification certificate or applicable document.
Changed the effective date provision: if the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote for immediate effect, it now takes effect on September 1, 2025, instead of the previous December 1, 2025 date mentioned in the original version.
Removed bracketed text '[as soon as is practicable]' from the bill text and updated formatting to comply with Texas Legislative Council standards and WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements.
Removed language about sheriffs charging prisoners for actual costs incurred under the identification provision, though the core reimbursement mechanism between agencies remains intact.
