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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected |
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abuse or neglect of a child. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 261.304(b), Family Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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(b) An investigation under this section may include a visit |
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to the child's home, unless the alleged abuse or neglect can be |
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confirmed or clearly ruled out without a home visit, [and] an |
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interview with and examination of the child, and an interview with |
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the child's parents. In addition, the department may interview any |
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other person the department believes may have relevant information. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017. |