Sec. 252.126. CONFIDENTIALITY; DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION REPORT. (a) A report, record, or working paper used or developed in an investigation made under this subchapter is confidential and may be disclosed only as provided by Chapter 48, Human Resources Code, Chapter 261, Family Code, or this section.
(b) The Department of Family and Protective Services shall provide a copy of a completed investigation report to the department and may disclose information related to the investigation at any time to the department as necessary to protect a resident of a facility from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643), Sec. 13, eff. June 11, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 252 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability
Subchapter E. Investigations of Abuse,
Section 252.121. Authority to Receive Reports and Investigate
Section 252.122. Notification of Duty to Report Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Section 252.125. Immediate Removal to Protect Resident
Section 252.126. Confidentiality; Disclosure of Investigation Report