Chapter 261 Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect
Title 5, The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · Subtitle E, Protection of the Child · 71 sections
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