Tex. Fam. Code Section 263.6021
Voluntary Extended Jurisdiction for Young Adult Receiving Transitional Living Services

(a)

Notwithstanding Section 263.602 (Extended Jurisdiction), a court that had jurisdiction over a young adult on the day before the young adult’s 18th birthday may, at the young adult’s request, render an order that extends the court’s jurisdiction beyond the end of trial independence if the young adult receives transitional living services from the department.

(b)

Unless the young adult reenters extended foster care before the end of the court’s extended jurisdiction described by Subsection (a), the extended jurisdiction of the court under this section terminates on the earlier of:

(1)

the young adult’s 21st birthday; or

(2)

the date the young adult withdraws consent to the extension of the court’s jurisdiction in writing or in court.

(c)

At the request of a young adult who is receiving transitional living services from the department and who consents to voluntary extension of the court’s jurisdiction under this section, the court may hold a hearing to review the services the young adult is receiving.

(d)

Before a review hearing scheduled under this section, the department must file with the court a report summarizing the young adult’s transitional living services plan, services being provided to the young adult under that plan, and the young adult’s progress in achieving independence.

(e)

If, after reviewing the report and any additional testimony and evidence presented at the hearing, the court determines that the young adult is entitled to additional services, the court may order the department to take appropriate action to ensure that the young adult receives those services.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 11.03, eff. September 28, 2011.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 63.03, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 456 (S.B. 886), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 263.6021 — Voluntary Extended Jurisdiction for Young Adult Receiving Transitional Living Services, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­263.­htm#263.­6021 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

263.001
Definitions 263.002
Review of Placements by Court 263.003
Information Relating to Placement of Child 263.004
Notice to Court Regarding Education Decision-making 263.005
Enforcement of Family Service Plan 263.006
Warning to Parents 263.007
Report Regarding Notification of Relatives 263.008
Foster Children’s Bill of Rights 263.009
Permanency Planning Meetings 263.0021
Notice of Hearing 263.0025
Special Education Decision-making for Children in Foster Care 263.0045
Education in Home Setting for Foster Children 263.0061
Notice to Parents of Right to Counsel 263.101
Department to File Service Plan 263.102
Service Plan 263.103
Original Service Plan: Signing and Taking Effect 263.104
Amended Service Plan 263.105
Review of Service Plan 263.106
Court Implementation of Service Plan 263.107
Visitation Plan 263.108
Review of Visitation Plan 263.109
Court Implementation of Visitation Plan 263.00201
Review of Placement in Qualified Residential Treatment Program 263.201
Status Hearing 263.202
Status Hearing 263.203
Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem 263.302
Child’s Attendance at Hearing 263.303
Permanency Progress Report Before Final Order 263.304
Initial Permanency Hearing 263.305
Subsequent Permanency Hearings 263.306
Permanency Hearings Before Final Order 263.307
Factors in Determining Best Interest of Child 263.401
Dismissal After One Year 263.402
Limit on Extension 263.403
Monitored Return of Child to Parent 263.404
Final Order Appointing Department as Managing Conservator Without Terminating Parental Rights 263.405
Appeal of Final Order 263.406
Court Information System 263.407
Final Order Appointing Department as Managing Conservator of Certain Abandoned Children 263.408
Requirements for Appointment of Nonparent as Managing Conservator 263.409
Final Notification of Benefits Related to Kinship Verification 263.501
Permanency Hearing After Final Order 263.502
Permanency Progress Report After Final Order 263.601
Definitions 263.602
Extended Jurisdiction 263.603
Extended Jurisdiction to Determine Guardianship 263.604
Guardian’s Consent to Extended Jurisdiction 263.605
Continued or Renewed Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem, Guardian Ad Litem, or Volunteer Advocate 263.606
Duties of Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem 263.607
Prohibited Appointments and Orders 263.608
Rights of Young Adult 263.1021
Selection and Reimbursement of Service Provider 263.3025
Permanency Plan 263.3026
Permanency Goals 263.4011
Rendering Final Order 263.4041
Verification of Transition Plan 263.4055
Supreme Court Rules 263.5031
Permanency Hearings Following Final Order 263.6015
Trial Independence 263.6021
Voluntary Extended Jurisdiction for Young Adult Receiving Transitional Living Services
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 263.6021’s source at texas​.gov