Relating to the creation of the child and adult protective investigations advisory committee in the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1502 creates an advisory committee within Texas' Department of Family and Protective Services to improve child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation investigations. The committee will advise on developing standardized policies, due process protections, consistent training for investigators, and data-informed investigation models. It specifically aims to ensure fairness across race, gender, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds during investigations and provide a forum for public input on investigation challenges. The bill directly affects how investigations are conducted by the department and its staff. The committee’s recommendations will guide policy changes to increase accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.