Texas HB4928 amends child abuse reporting requirements to include state agencies operating certain facilities.

Texas HB4928 modifies the reporting process for child abuse or neglect. It allows reports to be made to state agencies operating, licensing, certifying, or registering facilities where the alleged abuse or neglect occurred. This addition supplements the existing requirement to report to local or state law enforcement agencies and the department. The bill also repeals a section of the Family Code related to reporting. Effective September 1, 2025, this change aims to ensure that state agencies overseeing specific facilities are informed of potential child abuse or neglect.

Texas HB4928 amends child abuse reporting requirements to include state agencies operating certain facilities.

Texas HB4928 modifies the reporting process for child abuse or neglect. It allows reports to be made to state agencies operating, licensing, certifying, or registering facilities where the alleged abuse or neglect occurred. This addition supplements the existing requirement to report to local or state law enforcement agencies and the department. The bill also repeals a section of the Family Code related to reporting. Effective September 1, 2025, this change aims to ensure that state agencies overseeing specific facilities are informed of potential child abuse or neglect.