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Texas Family Code › Title 5. The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter 261

Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect

Subchapter A. General Provisions

261.001Definitions
261.002Central Registry
261.003Application to Students in School for Deaf or School for Blind and Visually Impaired
261.004Tracking of Recurrence of Child Abuse or Neglect Reports
261.005Reference to Executive Commissioner or Commission

Subchapter B. Report of Abuse or Neglect; Immunities

261.101Persons Required to Report; Time to Report
261.102Matters to Be Reported
261.103Report Made to Appropriate Agency
261.104Contents of Report; Notice
261.105Referral of Report by Department or Law Enforcement
261.1055Notification of District Attorneys
261.106Immunities
261.107False Report; Criminal Penalty; Civil Penalty
261.108Frivolous Claims Against Person Reporting
261.109Failure to Report; Penalty
261.110Employer Retaliation Prohibited
261.111Refusal of Psychiatric or Psychological Treatment of Child

Subchapter C. Confidentiality and Privileged Communication

261.201Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information
261.202Privileged Communication
261.203Information Relating to Child Fatality
261.204Annual Child Fatality Report

Subchapter D. Investigations

261.301Investigation of Report
261.3011Joint Investigation Guidelines and Training
261.3013Case Closure Agreements Prohibited
261.3015Alternative Response System
261.3016Training of Personnel Receiving Reports of Abuse and Neglect
261.3017Consultation with Physician Networks and Systems Regarding Certain Medical Conditions
261.30175Mitigation of Provider Conflicts in Abuse or Neglect Investigation Consultations
261.3018Abbreviated Investigation and Administrative Closure of Certain Cases
261.302Conduct of Investigation
261.3021Casework Documentation and Management
261.3022Child Safety Check Alert List
261.3023Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert
261.3024Removal from Child Safety Check Alert List
261.3027Notice of Right to Record Interview
261.303Interference with Investigation; Court Order
261.3031Failure to Cooperate with Investigation; Department Response
261.3032Interference with Investigation; Criminal Penalty
261.304Investigation of Anonymous Report
261.305Access to Mental Health Records
261.306Removal of Child from State
261.307Information Relating to Investigation Procedure and Child Placement Resources
261.3071Informational Manuals
261.308Submission of Investigation Report
261.3081Notice Regarding Changes Made by Department to Investigation Report
261.309Review of Department Investigations
261.3091Notice of Right to Request Administrative Review
261.310Investigation Standards
261.3105Training Program for Persons Investigating Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
261.311Notice of Report
261.312Review Teams; Offense
261.3125Child Safety Specialists
261.3126Colocation of Investigators
261.314Testing
261.315Removal of Certain Investigation Information from Records
261.316Exemption from Fees for Medical Records

Subchapter E. Investigations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation in Certain Facilities

261.401Agency Investigation
261.402Investigative Reports
261.403Complaints
261.404Investigations Regarding Certain Children Receiving Services from Certain Providers
261.405Investigations in Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
261.406Investigations in Schools
261.407Minimum Standards
261.408Information Collection
261.409Investigations in Facilities under Texas Juvenile Justice Department Jurisdiction
261.410Report of Abuse by Other Children

Subchapter F. Protective Order in Certain Cases of Abuse or Neglect

261.501Filing Application for Protective Order in Certain Cases of Abuse or Neglect
261.502Certification of Findings
261.503Temporary Ex Parte Order
261.504Required Findings; Issuance of Protective Order
261.505Application of Other Law