Texas HB3635 amends the definition of child abuse, reporting procedures, and notification requirements for reports of child abuse and neglect.

Texas HB3635 amends the Family Code to redefine "abuse" to include mental or emotional injury to a child, among other acts. It mandates that all reports of child abuse or neglect by a person responsible for a child's care be referred to the Department of Family and Protective Services. The department must notify law enforcement of any report concerning suspected abuse or neglect. Anonymous reports are not accepted, and individuals are directed to report to law enforcement agencies.

Texas HB3635 amends the definition of child abuse, reporting procedures, and notification requirements for reports of child abuse and neglect.

Texas HB3635 amends the Family Code to redefine "abuse" to include mental or emotional injury to a child, among other acts. It mandates that all reports of child abuse or neglect by a person responsible for a child's care be referred to the Department of Family and Protective Services. The department must notify law enforcement of any report concerning suspected abuse or neglect. Anonymous reports are not accepted, and individuals are directed to report to law enforcement agencies.