Texas Family Code 264.104 – Parent or Guardian Liability
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(a) The parent or guardian of a child is liable to the state or to the county for a payment made by the state or county for foster care of a child under this subchapter.
(b) The cost of foster care for a child, including medical care, is a legal obligation of the child’s parents, and the estate of a parent of the child is liable to the department for payment of the costs.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 264.104
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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.
(c) The funds collected by the state under this section shall be used by the department for child welfare services.