Texas HB2340 amends the Family Code to establish qualifications for child custody evaluators, communication protocols, and recordkeeping.

Texas HB2340 amends the Family Code to enhance the qualifications of child custody evaluators, requiring them to complete specific training related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that evaluators make their records available upon request, subject to court orders restricting disclosure. It also requires evaluators to redact sensitive information such as social security numbers and birth dates before releasing records.

Texas HB2340 amends the Family Code to establish qualifications for child custody evaluators, communication protocols, and recordkeeping.

Texas HB2340 amends the Family Code to enhance the qualifications of child custody evaluators, requiring them to complete specific training related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that evaluators make their records available upon request, subject to court orders restricting disclosure. It also requires evaluators to redact sensitive information such as social security numbers and birth dates before releasing records.