Sec. 262.305. REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; INVESTIGATION. (a) Immediately after assuming care, control, and custody of a child under Section 262.303, the Department of Family and Protective Services shall report the child to appropriate state and local law enforcement agencies as a potential missing child.
(b) A law enforcement agency that receives a report under Subsection (a) shall investigate whether the child is reported as missing.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 809, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.168, 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 262 - Procedures in Suit by Governmental Entity to Protect Health and Safety of Child
Subchapter D. Emergency Possession of Certain Abandoned Children
Section 262.302. Accepting Possession of Certain Abandoned Children
Section 262.303. Notification of Possession of Abandoned Child
Section 262.304. Filing Petition After Accepting Possession of Abandoned Child
Section 262.305. Report to Law Enforcement Agency; Investigation
Section 262.307. Reimbursement for Care of Abandoned Child