Sec. 261.407. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt minimum standards for the investigation under Section 261.401 of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a facility.
(b) A rule or policy adopted by a state agency or institution under Section 261.401 must be consistent with the minimum standards adopted by the executive commissioner.
(c) This section does not apply to a facility under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 355, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.149, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
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 E. Investigations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation in Certain Facilities
Section 261.401. Agency Investigation
Section 261.402. Investigative Reports
Section 261.404. Investigations Regarding Certain Children Receiving Services From Certain Providers
Section 261.405. Investigations in Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities
Section 261.406. Investigations in Schools
Section 261.407. Minimum Standards
Section 261.408. Information Collection
Section 261.409. Investigations in Facilities Under Texas Juvenile Justice Department Jurisdiction