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TX HB2665
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Vandeaver
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Family and Protective Services to immediately notify county or district attorneys with jurisdiction when a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is received, removing the previous requirement that prosecutors first request such notifications
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Mandates the department to forward copies of abuse/neglect reports and all investigation information, including confidential records, to county or district attorneys upon their request
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Protects information released to prosecutors from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code)
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Limits disclosure of the released information to purposes consistent with criminal discovery procedures under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Articles 39.14, 39.15, and 39.151)
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to notification and disclosure of records and information concerning an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect to county or district attorneys.
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/1/2025