TX SB1752

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

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

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in the Education Code to describe a child who has voluntarily left home without consent rather than referencing the now-repealed runaway status offense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