86R2376 MCK-D
 
  By: Farrar H.B. No. 2485
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect
  in a residential detention facility.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter E, Chapter 261, Family Code, is
  amended by adding Section 261.411 to read as follows:
         Sec. 261.411.  INVESTIGATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL DETENTION
  FACILITIES. (a) This section applies only to a residential
  child-care facility that:
               (1)  is operated by or under a contract with United
  States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal
  immigration laws; and
               (2)  detains children.
         (b)  The Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt
  rules relating to the commission's investigation of allegations of
  abuse or neglect in a residential child-care facility described by
  Subsection (a).
         (c)  The rules must require the commission to:
               (1)  immediately investigate an allegation of abuse or
  neglect of a child detained in a residential child-care facility
  described by Subsection (a);
               (2)  communicate with the child who is the alleged
  victim of the abuse or neglect and the alleged victim's family; and
               (3)  ensure the alleged victim is provided
  opportunities to communicate with the victim's parent, guardian, or
  another family member.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.