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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. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1063 passed the Senate on |
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April 19, 2017, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1063 passed the House on |
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May 24, 2017, by the following vote: Yeas 146, Nays 0, two |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |