Section 707.513 - What provisions govern the release and maintenance of records generated in conjunction with an investigation conducted by Investigations?(a) Investigation records are confidential case records pursuant to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and Texas Family Code (TFC) §261.201, and as further provided in subchapter B, chapter 700, of this title (relating to Confidentiality and Release of Records).(b) We will withhold or release confidential case records that are gathered and maintained in response to a report of abuse or neglect of a child, as authorized by state and federal law, and in accordance with governing rules in subchapter B, chapter 700.(c) We maintain investigation records in accordance with the Investigations published records retention schedule on the DFPS website.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 707.513
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 28, July 10, 2020, TexReg 4781, eff. 7/15/2020