Texas Human Resources Code
§ 42.04412 — INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTION; COURT ORDER
HR § 42.04412Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Ch. 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES · Art. C. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES
Statute text
View on source(a)A person may not interfere with an investigation or inspection of a facility or family home conducted by the department under this chapter.
(b)During an investigation or inspection of a facility or family home under this chapter, the facility or family home shall cooperate with the department and allow the department to:
(1)access the records of the facility or family home;
(2)access any part of the premises of the facility or family home; and
(3)interview any child, employee, or other person who is present at the facility or family home and who may have information relevant to the investigation or inspection.
(c)If access to the records or premises of the facility or family home cannot be obtained, a district court in Travis County or in the county in which the facility or family home is located, for good cause shown and without prior notice or a hearing, shall issue an order granting the department access to the records or premises in order to conduct the inspection, investigation, or interview.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (S.B. 68), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2009.