Texas SB1141 requires courts to confirm certain notices before a full adversary hearing in suits affecting parent-child relationships filed by the.

Texas SB1141 amends the Family Code to require courts to confirm, in writing and in open court, that an alleged perpetrator was informed of their rights before an interview by the Department of Family and Protective Services. This includes the right to create an audio or video recording of the interview and to request an administrative review of the department's findings. If the court determines that these rights were not fully communicated, it may not consider evidence gathered from or provided by the alleged perpetrator during the investigation or interview.

Texas SB1141 requires courts to confirm certain notices before a full adversary hearing in suits affecting parent-child relationships filed by the.

Texas SB1141 amends the Family Code to require courts to confirm, in writing and in open court, that an alleged perpetrator was informed of their rights before an interview by the Department of Family and Protective Services. This includes the right to create an audio or video recording of the interview and to request an administrative review of the department's findings. If the court determines that these rights were not fully communicated, it may not consider evidence gathered from or provided by the alleged perpetrator during the investigation or interview.