Section 705.1909 - Are there others who may have access to APS records?DFPS must make case records available after any required redactions to the following persons:
(1) local, state, or federal law enforcement officials for the purpose of investigating crimes related to: (A) allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client;(B) allegations of false or malicious reporting of alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client; or(C) failure to report alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client;(2) local, state, or federal government officials or agencies when: (A) specifically required by law; or(B) DFPS determines case records should be made available in the interest of justice;(3) a court of criminal or civil jurisdiction with a legal matter pending before it, either: (A) arising out of an investigation of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an APS client; or(B) concerning an APS client;(4) persons or agencies when DFPS determines it is necessary to:(A) access services for an APS client;(B) provide services to an APS client;(C) properly meet the needs of an APS client; or(D) protect an APS client; or(5) as otherwise provided by law.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 705.1909
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 02, January 8, 2021, TexReg 0321, eff. 2/1/2021