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Chapter 261

Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect

Subchapter A. General Provisions

261.001 Definitions 261.002 Central Registry 261.003 Application to Students in School for Deaf or School for Blind and Visually Impaired 261.004 Tracking of Recurrence of Child Abuse or Neglect Reports 261.005 Reference to Executive Commissioner or Commission

Subchapter B. Report of Abuse or Neglect; Immunities

261.101 Persons Required to Report; Time to Report 261.102 Matters to Be Reported 261.103 Report Made to Appropriate Agency 261.104 Contents of Report; Notice 261.105 Referral of Report by Department or Law Enforcement 261.1055 Notification of District Attorneys 261.106 Immunities 261.107 False Report; Criminal Penalty; Civil Penalty 261.108 Frivolous Claims Against Person Reporting 261.109 Failure to Report; Penalty 261.110 Employer Retaliation Prohibited 261.111 Refusal of Psychiatric or Psychological Treatment of Child

Subchapter C. Confidentiality and Privileged Communication

261.201 Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information 261.202 Privileged Communication 261.203 Information Relating to Child Fatality 261.204 Annual Child Fatality Report

Subchapter D. Investigations

261.301 Investigation of Report 261.3011 Joint Investigation Guidelines and Training 261.3013 Case Closure Agreements Prohibited 261.3015 Alternative Response System 261.3016 Training of Personnel Receiving Reports of Abuse and Neglect 261.3017 Consultation with Physician Networks and Systems Regarding Certain Medical Conditions 261.30175 Mitigation of Provider Conflicts in Abuse or Neglect Investigation Consultations 261.3018 Abbreviated Investigation and Administrative Closure of Certain Cases 261.302 Conduct of Investigation 261.3021 Casework Documentation and Management 261.3022 Child Safety Check Alert List 261.3023 Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert 261.3024 Removal from Child Safety Check Alert List 261.3027 Notice of Right to Record Interview 261.303 Interference with Investigation; Court Order 261.3031 Failure to Cooperate with Investigation; Department Response 261.3032 Interference with Investigation; Criminal Penalty 261.304 Investigation of Anonymous Report 261.305 Access to Mental Health Records 261.306 Removal of Child from State 261.307 Information Relating to Investigation Procedure and Child Placement Resources 261.3071 Informational Manuals 261.308 Submission of Investigation Report 261.3081 Notice Regarding Changes Made by Department to Investigation Report 261.309 Review of Department Investigations 261.3091 Notice of Right to Request Administrative Review 261.310 Investigation Standards 261.3105 Training Program for Persons Investigating Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect 261.311 Notice of Report 261.312 Review Teams; Offense 261.3125 Child Safety Specialists 261.3126 Colocation of Investigators 261.314 Testing 261.315 Removal of Certain Investigation Information from Records 261.316 Exemption from Fees for Medical Records

Subchapter E. Investigations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation in Certain Facilities

261.401 Agency Investigation 261.402 Investigative Reports 261.403 Complaints 261.404 Investigations Regarding Certain Children Receiving Services from Certain Providers 261.405 Investigations in Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities 261.406 Investigations in Schools 261.407 Minimum Standards 261.408 Information Collection 261.409 Investigations in Facilities under Texas Juvenile Justice Department Jurisdiction 261.410 Report of Abuse by Other Children

Subchapter F. Protective Order in Certain Cases of Abuse or Neglect

261.501 Filing Application for Protective Order in Certain Cases of Abuse or Neglect 261.502 Certification of Findings 261.503 Temporary Ex Parte Order 261.504 Required Findings; Issuance of Protective Order 261.505 Application of Other Law