Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Investigations
Section 261.314. Testing

Sec. 261.314. TESTING. (a) The department shall provide testing as necessary for the welfare of a child who the department believes, after an investigation under this chapter, has been sexually abused, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing of a child who was abused in a manner by which HIV may be transmitted.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the results of a test under this section are confidential.
(c) If requested, the department shall report the results of a test under this section to:
(1) a court having jurisdiction of a proceeding involving the child or a proceeding involving a person suspected of abusing the child;
(2) a person responsible for the care and custody of the child as a foster parent; and
(3) a person seeking to adopt the child.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 943, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Family Code

Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Subtitle E - Protection of the Child

Chapter 261 - Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect

Subchapter D. Investigations

Section 261.301. Investigation of Report

Section 261.3011. Joint Investigation Guidelines and Training

Section 261.3013. Case Closure Agreements Prohibited

Section 261.3015. Alternative Response System

Section 261.3016. Training of Personnel Receiving Reports of Abuse and Neglect

Section 261.3017. Consultation With Physician Networks and Systems Regarding Certain Medical Conditions

Section 261.30171. Forensic Assessment Center Network Evaluation

Section 261.30175. Mitigation of Provider Conflicts in Abuse or Neglect Investigation Consultations

Section 261.3018. Abbreviated Investigation and Administrative Closure of Certain Cases

Section 261.302. Conduct of Investigation

Section 261.3021. Casework Documentation and Management

Section 261.3022. Child Safety Check Alert List

Section 261.3023. Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert

Section 261.3024. Removal From Child Safety Check Alert List

Section 261.3027. Notice of Right to Record Interview

Section 261.303. Interference With Investigation; Court Order

Section 261.3031. Failure to Cooperate With Investigation; Department Response

Section 261.3032. Interference With Investigation; Criminal Penalty

Section 261.304. Investigation of Anonymous Report

Section 261.305. Access to Mental Health Records

Section 261.306. Removal of Child From State

Section 261.307. Information Relating to Investigation Procedure and Child Placement Resources

Section 261.3071. Informational Manuals

Section 261.308. Submission of Investigation Report

Section 261.309. Review of Department Investigations

Section 261.3091. Notice of Right to Request Administrative Review

Section 261.310. Investigation Standards

Section 261.311. Notice of Report

Section 261.312. Review Teams; Offense

Section 261.3125. Child Safety Specialists

Section 261.3126. Colocation of Investigators

Section 261.314. Testing

Section 261.315. Removal of Certain Investigation Information From Records

Section 261.316. Exemption From Fees for Medical Records