Texas Family Code

§ 262.010 — CHILD WITH SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE

FA § 262.010Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 262. PROCEDURES IN SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO PROTECT HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILD · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)If during an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services the department discovers that a child younger than 11 years of age has a sexually transmitted disease, the department shall:

(1)appoint a special investigator to assist in the investigation of the case; and

(2)file an original suit requesting an emergency order under this chapter for possession of the child unless the department determines, after taking the following actions, that emergency removal is not necessary for the protection of the child:

(A)reviewing the medical evidence to determine whether the medical evidence supports a finding that abuse likely occurred;

(B)interviewing the child and other persons residing in the child's home;

(C)conferring with law enforcement;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 598 (S.B. 218), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.