Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
Chapter 261. INVESTIGATION OF REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT |
Subchapter D. INVESTIGATIONS |
Sec. 261.3101. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION SUPPORT
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The department shall, subject to the availability of money:
(1) employ or contract with medical and law enforcement professionals who shall be strategically placed throughout the state to provide forensic investigation support and to assist caseworkers with assessment decisions and intervention activities;
(2) employ or contract with subject matter experts to serve as consultants to department caseworkers in all aspects of their duties; and
(3) designate persons who shall act as liaisons within the department whose primary functions are to develop relationships with local law enforcement agencies and courts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 , Sec. 1.28, eff. September 1, 2005.