S.B. No. 1063
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected
  abuse or neglect of a child.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 261.304(b), Family Code, is amended to
  read as follows:
         (b)  An investigation under this section may include a visit
  to the child's home, unless the alleged abuse or neglect can be
  confirmed or clearly ruled out without a home visit, [and] an
  interview with and examination of the child, and an interview with
  the child's parents. In addition, the department may interview any
  other person the department believes may have relevant information.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1063 passed the Senate on
  April 19, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1063 passed the House on
  May 24, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 146, Nays 0, two
  present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor