Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

2024 version: As effective October 1, 2024

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.