By: Thompson of Harris H.B. No. 5195       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to education, programming, and services for certain   children awaiting criminal proceedings.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 54, Family Code is amended by adding   Section 54.021 to read as follows:          Sec. 54.021.  EDUCATION, PROGRAMMING, AND SERVICES FOR   CHILDREN AWAITING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.  (a)  A child who has been   transferred for criminal prosecution under Section 54.02 and   ordered detained in a juvenile facility pending proceedings in   adult court as provided by Section 51.12 and Section 152.0015 ,   Human Resources Code shall, to the extent practical, be afforded   education, programming, and services consistent with the minimum   standards adopted by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for   placement of children in a juvenile facility.          (b)  The facility administrator or designee shall:                (1)  within 21 calendar days of placement, complete an   initial assessment to evaluate the needs of the child and develop a   written plan to ensure that the child has an opportunity to make   progress pending trial.                (2)  in subsequent 90-day increments, prepare a   placement status report that documents:                      (A)  the education, programming, and services   provided to the child;                      (B)  behavioral compliance or incidents, if any;                      (C)  any measurable progress during the period of   placement; and                      (D)  any comments, observations, or   recommendations related the child's educational or rehabilitative   needs.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.