Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 22.017. Grants by Commissions Established by Supreme Court

(1) “Children's commission” means the Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families established by the supreme court.

(2) “Mental health commission” means the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health established by the supreme court.

(1) improve well-being, safety, and permanency outcomes in child protection cases;  or

(2) enhance due process for the parties or the timeliness of resolution in cases involving the welfare of a child.

(1) initiatives designed to prevent or minimize the involvement of children in the juvenile justice system or promote the rehabilitation of children involved in the juvenile justice system;  and

(2) any other initiatives identified by the children's commission or the supreme court to improve the administration of justice for children.

(1) use the grant money to:

(2) apply for the grant in accordance with procedures developed by the children's commission and comply with any other requirements of the supreme court.

(1) use the grant money to improve the administration of justice for individuals with mental health needs or an intellectual or developmental disability;  and

(2) apply for the grant in accordance with procedures developed by the mental health commission and comply with any other requirements of the supreme court.

(1) direct the comptroller to distribute the grant money;  and

(2) monitor the use of the grant money.