Bill Text: TX HB682 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to request an administrative review of the department's findings after an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-04-08 - Referred to Health & Human Services [HB682 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HB682-Engrossed.html

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By: Minjarez, Toth, Canales, H.B. No. 682
Morales of Maverick, et al.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or
neglect of the person's right to request an administrative review
of the department's findings after an investigation by the
Department of Family and Protective Services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 261, Family Code, is
amended by adding Section 261.3091 to read as follows:
Sec. 261.3091. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW. (a) Before conducting an interview with an alleged
perpetrator, the department shall provide written notice to the
person that the person may request an administrative review of the
department's findings under Section 261.309. The person shall sign
the written notice to acknowledge receipt of the notice.
(b) The department shall document in the case file that the
department provided the notice required by Subsection (a).
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.