Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book
2023 version: As effective November 1, 2023
B. Definitions
For the purposes of the agreements, the following definitions apply.
“Mexican Minor” means an unmarried individual, under the age of eighteen, who is a national of Mexico or a national of Mexico and another country (or countries) as long as one of those countries is not the United States of America.
“Mexican Family” means a family with at least one parent who was either born and/or currently resides in Mexico, regardless of their immigration status in the United States of America.
“Custodian” means a person taking responsibility for a Mexican Minor's care.
“DIF” means the Agency for Integral Family Development. This is the agency in Mexico which is responsible for child welfare.