Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Chapter 350 - INVESTIGATING ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION, DEATH AND SERIOUS INCIDENTS
Section 350.300 - Investigations

(a) Primary Objective. The primary objective of each Commission investigation is to ensure the health, safety and well being of the alleged victim and other juveniles under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.

(b) Occurrence. Commission investigations are conducted to determine if the alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred.

(c) Statutory Definitions. Commission investigations determine if the elements of the alleged incident correspond to the statutory definitions in Texas Family Code Chapter 261.

(d) Risk and Compliance. Commission investigations serve to assess risk potential and compliance with applicable administrative standards.