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House Bill 1206 |
House Author: Parker et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Huffman |
House Bill 1206 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a local law enforcement agency, on receiving a report of a missing child taken or retained without the permission of the child's legal custodian for a period of not less than 48 hours, to immediately make a reasonable effort to locate the child and determine the child's well-being. The bill requires the agency, on determining the location of the child, if the agency has reason to believe that the child is a victim of abuse or neglect, to notify the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and authorizes the agency to take possession of the child. The bill authorizes DFPS, on receiving the agency's notice, to initiate an investigation into the allegation of abuse or neglect and to take possession of the child.