by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
The Texas Department of Health shall produce and distribute informational materials that explain the rights of a minor under this chapter. The materials must explain the procedures established by Sections 33.003 and 33.004 and must be made available in English and in...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
Notwithstanding any other law, information obtained by the Department of Family and Protective Services or another entity under Section 33.008, 33.0085, or 33.009 is confidential except to the extent necessary to prove a violation of Section 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, or...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
A court or the guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem for the minor shall report conduct reasonably believed to violate Section 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, or 25.02, Penal Code, based on information obtained during a confidential court proceeding held under this chapter...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge or justice who, as a result of court proceedings conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004, has reason to believe that a minor has been or may be physically or sexually abused shall: (1) immediately report the suspected abuse...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) If a minor claims to have been physically or sexually abused or a physician or physician’s agent has reason to believe that a minor has been physically or sexually abused , the physician or physician’s agent shall immediately report the suspected abuse...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas
(a) A court acting under Section 33.003 or 33.004 may issue an order requiring the state to pay: (1) the cost of any attorney ad litem and any guardian ad litem appointed for the minor;(2) notwithstanding Sections 33.003(n) and 33.004(e), the costs of court associated...
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