TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM
(a)A juvenile board may establish a trafficked persons…#
(a) A juvenile board may establish a trafficked persons program under this section for the assistance, treatment, and rehabilitation of children who:
(1) are alleged to have engaged in or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision;
(2) may be victims of an offense of trafficking of persons as defined by Article 56B.003 , Code of Criminal Procedure; and
(3) have been referred to the program by the Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit established under Section 772.0062 , Government Code, or the governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking established under Section 772.0063 , Government Code.
(b)A program established under this section must:#
(b) A program established under this section must:
(1) if applicable, allow for the integration of services available to a child pursuant to proceedings under Title 3, Family Code, and Subtitle E, Title 5, Family Code;
(2) if applicable, allow for the referral to a facility that can address issues associated with human trafficking; and
(3) require a child participating in the program to periodically appear in court for monitoring and compliance purposes.