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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the |
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Department of Protective and Family Services. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 42.004 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 42.004. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION. |
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A photograph, videotape, audiotape, or other audio or visual |
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recording, depiction, or documentation of a child that is made by |
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the department in the course of an inspection authorized by this |
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chapter is confidential, is not subject to release under Chapter |
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552, Government Code, and may be released only as required by state |
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or federal law or rules adopted by the executive commissioner. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |