Texas HB3854 amends child abuse reporting requirements, allowing reports to state agencies if abuse occurs in their facilities and mandating reports.

Texas HB3854 modifies the Family Code to change how reports of child abuse or neglect are made. It allows reports to be made to state agencies if the alleged abuse or neglect happened in a facility they operate, license, certify, or register. Additionally, it requires reports to the Texas Education Agency for incidents occurring at public schools. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3854 amends child abuse reporting requirements, allowing reports to state agencies if abuse occurs in their facilities and mandating reports.

Texas HB3854 modifies the Family Code to change how reports of child abuse or neglect are made. It allows reports to be made to state agencies if the alleged abuse or neglect happened in a facility they operate, license, certify, or register. Additionally, it requires reports to the Texas Education Agency for incidents occurring at public schools. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.