Texas SB85 amends the Family Code to revise procedures for adding names to and removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

Texas SB85 amends the Family Code to revise procedures for adding names to and removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect. The bill requires the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide written notice to individuals before adding their names to the central registry. It establishes an expungement review panel to review requests for name removal, composed of department employees and a public member appointed by the commissioner.

Texas SB85 amends the Family Code to revise procedures for adding names to and removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

Texas SB85 amends the Family Code to revise procedures for adding names to and removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect. The bill requires the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide written notice to individuals before adding their names to the central registry. It establishes an expungement review panel to review requests for name removal, composed of department employees and a public member appointed by the commissioner.