Texas HB2235 amends definitions of child abuse and neglect under the Family Code.

Texas HB2235 amends the Texas Family Code to redefine "abuse" and "neglect" concerning children. Abuse now includes mental or emotional injury to a child, causing or permitting the child to be in a situation that results in mental or physical injury, and failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child. Neglect includes leaving a child in a dangerous situation, failing to provide necessary care, and failure to prevent physical injury.

Texas HB2235 amends definitions of child abuse and neglect under the Family Code.

Texas HB2235 amends the Texas Family Code to redefine "abuse" and "neglect" concerning children. Abuse now includes mental or emotional injury to a child, causing or permitting the child to be in a situation that results in mental or physical injury, and failure to prevent sexual conduct harmful to a child. Neglect includes leaving a child in a dangerous situation, failing to provide necessary care, and failure to prevent physical injury.