Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect.

HB 1097 requires specific professionals - including teachers, doctors, nurses, daycare staff, and school/board members who handle child-related reports - to immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect within 48 hours of having reasonable cause to suspect it. The bill prohibits these professionals from delegating the reporting duty to others. It expands the definition of "professional" to include individuals in licensed facilities, healthcare settings, and certain school or religious organizations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies directly to these covered professionals in Texas.