Bill Text: TX SB1063 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2017-06-01 - Effective on 9/1/17 [SB1063 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SB1063-Introduced.html

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85R2252 MM-D
By: Perry S.B. No. 1063

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected
abuse or neglect of a child.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 261.304(b), Family Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(b) An investigation under this section may include a visit
to the child's home, unless the alleged abuse or neglect can be
confirmed or clearly ruled out without a home visit, [and] an
interview with and examination of the child, and an interview with
the child's parents. In addition, the department may interview any
other person the department believes may have relevant information.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.