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Tex. Fam. Code § 152.316

Tex. Fam. Code § 152.316 - Role Of Law Enforcement (2026)

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**Tex. Fam. Code § 152.316. ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.** At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under Section 152.315, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under Section 152.315. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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