TX HB4923

Repeals the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home, removing it from the list of "conduct indicating a need for supervision" under the Family Code

Prohibits children accused only of status offenses from being detained in secure detention facilities; limits detention to nonsecure custody locations for no more than 6 hours, or nonsecure correctional facilities for no more than 24 hours

Bars status offenders from being placed in post-adjudication secure correctional facilities under any circumstances, removing a previous exception that had allowed such placement

Redefines "missing child" in the Education Code to describe children who voluntarily left home without consent, rather than referencing the now-repealed runaway status offense

Applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025, with prior conduct governed by existing law