Anonymous Reports of Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260A.004, under Chapter 260A.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260A.004

Sec. 260A.004. ANONYMOUS REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION. (a) An anonymous report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, although not encouraged, shall be received and acted on in the same manner as an acknowledged report. (b) An anonymous report about a specific individual that accuses the individual of abuse, neglect, or exploitation need not be investigated. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.