HB 2665 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to notification and disclosure of records and information concerning an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect to county or district attorneys.

HB 2665 requires Texas child protective services to notify county or district attorneys when a report of child abuse or neglect is filed, if the attorney has requested such notifications. Upon request, the department must also share the report and all investigation details - including confidential information - with the attorney. This information cannot be disclosed publicly under Texas open records laws and is restricted to use in prosecuting child abuse cases under specific criminal procedure codes. The bill directly affects how child protective services and prosecutors coordinate on abuse investigations, streamlining information sharing while protecting legal confidentiality.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 18, 2025
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Referred to Human Services
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Mar 18, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Gary VanDeaver
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