TX HB1097

Expands the definition of "professional" required to report suspected child abuse or neglect within 48 hours to include members of boards of directors, boards of trustees, or other governing bodies of nonprofit organizations, religious organizations or churches, and school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, or private schools

Requires these board and governing body members to report if they may receive reports of misconduct against children by employees or affiliates of the entity they manage in their normal course of official duties

Maintains existing mandatory reporting requirements for state-licensed or certified individuals and employees of state-licensed facilities who have direct contact with children, including teachers, nurses, doctors, day-care employees, juvenile probation officers, and juvenile detention or correctional officers

Prohibits professionals from delegating or relying on another person to make the required abuse or neglect report

Takes effect September 1, 2025