Texas Family Code 263.4041 – Verification of Transition Plan
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 263.4041
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Notwithstanding § 263.401, for a suit involving a child who is 14 years of age or older and whose permanency goal is another planned permanent living arrangement, the court shall verify that:
(1) the department has conducted an independent living skills assessment for the child as provided under § 264.121(a-3);
(2) the department has addressed the goals identified in the child’s permanency plan, including the child’s housing plan, and the results of the independent living skills assessment;
(3) if the youth is 16 years of age or older, there is evidence that the department has provided the youth with the documents and information listed in § 264.121(e); and
(4) if the youth is 18 years of age or older or has had the disabilities of minority removed, there is evidence that the department has provided the youth with the documents and information listed in § 264.121(e-1).