Texas HB5607 establishes a procedure for the Department of Family and Protective Services to respond to reports of child abuse or neglect made by.

Texas HB5607 amends the Family Code to establish a procedure for the Department of Family and Protective Services to respond to and issue findings on reports of abuse or neglect made by certain professionals. The procedure requires the department to contact the reporting professional by phone before initiating an investigation, notify the professional of the department's findings and decisions, and allow for administrative review if the professional believes the investigation was not conducted appropriately.

Texas HB5607 establishes a procedure for the Department of Family and Protective Services to respond to reports of child abuse or neglect made by.

Texas HB5607 amends the Family Code to establish a procedure for the Department of Family and Protective Services to respond to and issue findings on reports of abuse or neglect made by certain professionals. The procedure requires the department to contact the reporting professional by phone before initiating an investigation, notify the professional of the department's findings and decisions, and allow for administrative review if the professional believes the investigation was not conducted appropriately.