Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.

HB 4923 removes "voluntary running away from home" from Texas's list of status offenses. A status offense is conduct a child commits that would not be illegal if done by an adult (like truancy or running away). The bill amends the Family Code to redefine "status offense" and explicitly exclude children who voluntarily leave home without consent. This change means youth who run away from home will no longer face juvenile court charges for that specific behavior, shifting focus to child welfare or missing persons protocols instead. The bill also updates related definitions in the Education Code to align with this change.