Yes. We may, in our sole discretion, at any time route a case that is assigned for and otherwise appears to meet the criteria for alternative response to be conducted as a thorough investigation. A non-exhaustive list of the factors we may consider in deciding to change a case from an alternative response to an investigation includes:
  (1) inability to assess the safety of the child who is the subject of the report;
  (2) inability to locate or reach the family;
  (3) increased risk of abuse or neglect; or
  (4) a change in household composition.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.555 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780