Licensing Policy and Procedure Handbook Revision February 2012

This revision of the Licensing Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on February 1, 2012. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Name change from TYC and TJPC to new agency Texas Juvenile Justice Department

The Texas Youth Commission (TYC) and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC) were abolished during the 82nd Legislative Session. These agencies have been replaced by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) effective 12/1/11.

This handbook is revised to delete the names of TYC and TJPC and replace with TJJD. No other policy changes are being made with this revision, so the revision dates of the items have not been changed.

2342.1 Correctional Facilities Not Regulated by Licensing

6430 Notifications to the Operation

Appendix 2000-4: Decision Guide For Determining If Subject To Regulation