TX HB3758

Statements made during voluntary or court-ordered substance use disorder treatment or evaluation cannot be admitted as evidence against the individual in civil child abuse/neglect proceedings filed by governmental entities

Statements made during voluntary or court-ordered mental health treatment or psychological/psychiatric evaluations are inadmissible against the individual in such civil proceedings

Out-of-court statements about alleged abuse or neglect made to mandatory reporters are inadmissible unless independently corroborated by other evidence

Alleged perpetrators of abuse or neglect cannot be compelled to make statements during investigations or testify at civil proceedings, and courts/counsel may not comment on or draw adverse inferences from their refusal

Governmental entities must disclose to all parties witness names and statements, offense reports, photographs/videos/recordings, medical records, exculpatory evidence, and investigative files at least five business days before hearings, with undisclosed evidence being inadmissible