Texas § HR.42.004 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
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§ HR.42.004. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION. A photograph, videotape, audiotape, or other audio or visual recording, depiction, or documentation of a child that is made by the department in the course of an inspection or investigation authorized by this chapter or Section 261.401 , Family Code, is confidential, is not subject to release under Chapter 552 , Government Code, and may be released only as required by state or federal law or rules adopted by the executive commissioner. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (H.B. 1648 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
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Section HR.42.004 ("CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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