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(5) "Person responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare" means a person who traditionally is responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare, including:
(A) a parent, guardian, managing or possessory conservator, or foster parent of the child;
(B) a member of the child's family or household as defined by Chapter 71 of this (TFC) code;
(C) a person with whom the child's parent cohabits;
(D) school personnel or volunteers at the child's school; or
(E) personnel or a volunteers at a public or private child-care facility that provides services for the child or at a public or private residential institution or facility where the child resides.
Texas Family Code §261.001(5)
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