Section 702.313 - What kinds of information must be redacted from any records released to the general public under this subchapter?(a) Prior to releasing any information to the general public in connection with a child fatality, the department shall redact from those records: (1) the names of any individual other than the deceased child or the alleged perpetrator; and(2) any other information, the release of which would: (A) identify a reporter of abuse or neglect;(B) interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution;(C) endanger the life or safety of any individual; or(D) violate other state or federal law.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this subchapter, the department shall not release the name of an alleged perpetrator unless that individual has exhausted all appeal rights and the finding of abuse or neglect has been sustained. The department may describe the role of the alleged perpetrator with respect to the deceased child, including whether the alleged perpetrator was a parent, relative, foster parent or other caregiver of the child.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 702.313
The provisions of this §702.313 adopted to be effective March 25, 2010, 35 TexReg 2315