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CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT

MADATORY REPORTING LAWS IN TEXAS

In Texas, laws governing reporting of child abuse and neglect:

  • A report of child abuse is not an accusation or a proven fact. It does not require a reporter to be certain of abuse or neglect.

  • In Texas: Degree of certainty which must be met is that the person reporting has "cause to believe" that abuse, or neglect has occurred or will occur.

  • CPS investigates and will determine the nature and extent of the problem, evaluate the child's condition and safety, and if appropriate, initiate action to protect the child.

  • Law enforcement agency receives the report.

  • Professionals specifically are mandated to report within 48 hours from discovery or suspicion.

TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE

Report Suspected Abuse​

Call 1-800-252-5400 or

Visit www.txabusehotline.org

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