Tex. Family Code § 264.613
USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY
Texas · Texas Family Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Family Code § 264.613, USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/644707
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(a) The files, reports, records, communications, and working papers used or developed in providing services under this subchapter are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, and may only be disclosed for purposes consistent with this subchapter.
(b) Information described by Subsection (a) may be disclosed to:
(1) the department, department employees, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, medical professionals, and other state agencies that provide services to children and families;
(2) the attorney for the child who is the subject of the information; and
(3) eligible children's advocacy centers.
(c) Information related to the investigation of a report of abuse or neglect of a child under Chapter 261 and services provided as a result of the investigation are confidential as provided by Section 261.201.