Training Requirements

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 811.005, under Employment Requirements For Certain Facilities To Prevent Physical Or Sexual Abuse of Children.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 811.005

Sec. 811.005. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. A facility must provide training to each employee, volunteer, or independent contractor who may be placed in direct contact with a child. The training must include: (1) recognition of the signs of physical and sexual abuse and reporting requirements for suspected physical and sexual abuse; (2) the facility's policies related to reporting of physical and sexual abuse; and (3) methods for maintaining professional and appropriate relationships with children. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.