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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or |
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neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 261, Family Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 261.3027 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 261.3027. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO RECORD INTERVIEW. (a) |
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Before conducting an interview with an alleged perpetrator, the |
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department shall inform the person that: |
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(1) the person may record the interview; and |
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(2) any recording made by the person may be subject to |
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subpoena under a court order. |
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(b) The department shall document in the case file that the |
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department provided the notice required by Subsection (a). |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |