Texas Family Code

§ 261.302 — CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATION

FA § 261.302Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 261. INVESTIGATION OF REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT · Art. D. INVESTIGATIONS

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(a)The investigation may include:

(1)a visit to the child's home, unless the alleged abuse or neglect can be confirmed or clearly ruled out without a home visit; and

(2)an interview with and examination of the subject child, which may include a medical, psychological, or psychiatric examination.

(b)The interview with and examination of the child may:

(1)be conducted at any reasonable time and place, including the child's home or the child's school;

(2)include the presence of persons the department determines are necessary; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.132, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 206), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2015.