# 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9115: 37 TAC § 380.9115. Youth Orientation, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9115 ## Section - **Citation:** 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9115 - **Heading:** 37 TAC § 380.9115. Youth Orientation, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES - **Jurisdiction:** Texas - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS / Part 11 TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT / Chapter 380 RULES FOR STATE-OPERATED PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES / 37 TAC § 380.9115 ## Text (a) TJJD provides youth an orientation to the programs in which they are placed, except as noted in subsection (b) of this section. (1) An initial verbal orientation is completed within 24 hours after the youth's arrival. (2) A comprehensive verbal orientation is completed within 10 calendar days after the youth's arrival. (b) Youth who are transferred to a long-term placement at the same facility where the intake orientation was provided do not receive a new orientation. (c) If a youth does not understand English, TJJD provides the verbal and written orientation in the preferred language. (d) If a literacy problem exists, staff members assist youth to understand written orientation information. (e) The orientation includes verbal and written information on at least the following topics: (1) intake assessment process; (2) program goals; (3) services available; (4) daily living program; (5) procedures for gaining access to health care services; (6) procedures governing mail, telephone, and visitation; (7) youth rights; (8) program rules; (9) behavioral rules and possible consequences; (10) grievance resolution procedure; (11) release criteria; (12) search policy; (13) emergency evacuation procedure; (14) confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse records; (15) zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse, sexual activity, and sexual harassment; (16) trust fund procedures; (17) religious activities; (18) education services; (19) clothing and personal property; (20) drug testing policy; and (21) earned privileges. ## Nearby sections - [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9103 37 TAC § 380.9103. Living Environment, DIVISION 1. 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