Section 63.003 - Function of Clearinghouse(a) The clearinghouse is a central repository of information on missing children, missing persons, and attempted child abductions.(b) The clearinghouse shall: (1) establish a system of intrastate communication of information relating to missing children and missing persons;(2) provide a centralized file for the exchange of information on missing children, missing persons, and unidentified dead bodies within the state;(3) communicate with the national crime information center for the exchange of information on missing children and missing persons suspected of interstate travel;(4) collect, process, maintain, and disseminate accurate and complete information on missing children and missing persons;(5) provide a statewide toll-free telephone line for the reporting of missing children and missing persons and for receiving information on missing children and missing persons;(6) provide and disseminate to legal custodians, law enforcement agencies, and the Texas Education Agency information that explains how to prevent child abduction and what to do if a child becomes missing; and(7) receive and maintain information on attempted child abductions in this state.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 63.003
Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 571,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6.59, eff. 9/1/1997. Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 79.003 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.C.C.P. art. 62.003 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(8)(A), eff. 9/1/1999.Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 132, Sec. 1, eff. 5/22/1985. Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 74.003 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(26), eff. 9/1/1987.