Sec. 264.613. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY. (a) The files, reports, records, communications, and working papers used or developed in providing services under this subchapter are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, and may only be disclosed for purposes consistent with this subchapter.
(b) Information described by Subsection (a) may be disclosed to:
(1) the department, department employees, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, medical professionals, and other state agencies that provide services to children and families;
(2) the attorney for the child who is the subject of the information; and
(3) eligible children's advocacy centers.
(c) Information related to the investigation of a report of abuse or neglect of a child under Chapter 261 and services provided as a result of the investigation are confidential as provided by Section 261.201.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 264 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter G. Court-Appointed Volunteer Advocate Programs
Section 264.602. Contracts With Advocate Programs
Section 264.603. Administrative Contracts
Section 264.604. Eligibility for Contracts
Section 264.605. Contract Form
Section 264.606. Criteria for Award of Contracts
Section 264.607. Contract Requirements
Section 264.608. Report to the Legislature
Section 264.609. Rule-Making Authority
Section 264.610. Confidentiality
Section 264.611. Consultations
Section 264.613. Use of Information and Records; Confidentiality
Section 264.614. Internet Application for Case Tracking and Information Management System