The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
  (1) Emergency--Abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation which, without immediate intervention, would result in a child or an adult with a disability or aged 65 or older being in a state of or at risk of serious harm.
  (2) Release--The release of data outside of DFPS without the designated perpetrator's consent, except for data released as allowed by law or in accordance with this chapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §705.1301 adopted to be effective February 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 317