(a) Purpose. This rule establishes a testing program designed to detect and deter the unauthorized or illegal use of alcohol or other drugs by youth committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
(b) Applicability. This rule applies to all youth:
(1) assigned to residential facilities operated by TJJD; and
(2) assigned to parole supervision under the jurisdiction of TJJD.
(c) Definitions.
(1) For-Cause Testing--testing that is conducted due to evidence that reasonably suggests a youth or group of youth is using alcohol or drugs.
(2) Random Testing--testing of youth identified through a random selection process without regard to any indicators of past or current use of drugs or alcohol.
(3) Routine Testing--testing that is conducted:
(d) General Provisions.
(1) Any youth may be tested for drug and/or alcohol use at any time.
(2) Testing may be conducted for cause or on a random or routine basis.
(3) Testing may be conducted:
(4) During orientation to TJJD, each youth is given notice that:
(5) Tests for alcohol or other drugs are conducted, scored, and interpreted according to the instrument manufacturer's instructions.
Source Note: The provisions of this §380.9715 adopted to be effective January 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 12933; amended to be effective April 16, 2003, 28 TexReg 3065; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective September 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 7205; amended to be effective February 15, 2016, 41 TexReg 972