(a) DFPS investigations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation remain confidential after DFPS provides the information to Licensing as described in Texas Human Resources Code §40.042(f).
(b) A person must request information related to an investigation conducted by DFPS from DFPS.
(c) We may release information related to a DFPS investigation in our records to:
  (1) An operation to support a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard deficiency that we assessed against the operation, so long as we redact any confidential information;
  (2) An operation if Licensing determines that the operation needs the information to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a child, and the release is compliant with state and federal law including the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; or
  (3) Any other person or entity authorized by state or federal law to have a copy.
(d) Any operation, person, or entity that receives information related to a DFPS child abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation under this section:
  (1) May only use the DFPS investigation information for the purpose or duty that authorized the release of the information; and
  (2) May not release the DFPS investigation information to any other person or entity that is not authorized to have the information under this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8493 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990