Sec. 33.009. OTHER REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR. A court or the guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem for the minor shall report conduct reasonably believed to violate Section 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, or 25.02, Penal Code, based on information obtained during a confidential court proceeding held under this chapter to:
(1) any local or state law enforcement agency;
(2) the Department of Family and Protective Services, if the alleged conduct involves a person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child;
(3) the state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers the facility in which the alleged conduct occurred, if the alleged conduct occurred in a facility operated, licensed, certified, or registered by a state agency; or
(4) an appropriate agency designated by the court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.27, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion
Section 33.002. Parental Notice
Section 33.0021. Consent Required
Section 33.0022. Medical Emergency Notification; Affidavit for Medical Record
Section 33.003. Judicial Approval
Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician
Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity
Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State
Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance
Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor
Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 33.010. Confidentiality
Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass