The purpose of this division is to describe procedures for the report, investigation, and review of reports alleging abuse and neglect of a child by a person responsible for the child's care, custody, or welfare. In addition, the rules relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect are intended to further supplement and clarify the statutory definitions of abuse and neglect in Texas Family Code §261.001.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.449 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780