(a) A person, including a guardian and notwithstanding Section 1151.001, Estates Code, may not interfere with:
(1) an investigation by the department or by another protective services agency of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability; or
(2) the provision of protective services to an elderly person or person with a disability.
(b) The department or another protective services agency may petition the appropriate court to enjoin any interference with:
(1) an investigation of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or
(2) the provision of protective services such as removal of the elderly person or person with a disability to safer surroundings or safeguarding the person's resources from exploitation.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.