Texas HB1534 requires the court to confirm that the Department of Family and Protective Services provided required notices before a full adversary.

Texas HB1534 amends the Family Code to require the court to confirm, in writing and in open court, that the Department of Family and Protective Services informed an alleged perpetrator of their rights before an interview and provided necessary information as soon as possible after initiating an investigation. If the court finds that these rights were not fully communicated, it may not consider evidence from the alleged perpetrator, except in cases where excluding the evidence would significantly harm the child's health or development.

Texas HB1534 requires the court to confirm that the Department of Family and Protective Services provided required notices before a full adversary.

Texas HB1534 amends the Family Code to require the court to confirm, in writing and in open court, that the Department of Family and Protective Services informed an alleged perpetrator of their rights before an interview and provided necessary information as soon as possible after initiating an investigation. If the court finds that these rights were not fully communicated, it may not consider evidence from the alleged perpetrator, except in cases where excluding the evidence would significantly harm the child's health or development.