Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect.

SB 1693 amends Texas law to clarify who must report suspected child abuse or neglect and when. It defines "professional" to include teachers, doctors, nurses, day-care staff, clinic employees (including those providing reproductive services), and juvenile officers who work with children. These professionals must report suspected abuse or neglect within 48 hours of discovering it. The bill also adds a requirement for professionals to report if they believe an adult was abused as a child and disclosure is necessary for protection. This directly affects anyone in these professions who interacts with children in their work.