(a) The cost of foster care provided for a child, including medical care, is an obligation of the estate of the child and the estate is liable to the department for the cost of the care.
(b) The department may take action to recover from the estate of the child the cost of foster care for the child.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 264.1015

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.