Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 700 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Subchapter M - SUBSTITUTE-CARE SERVICES
Division 2 - NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Section 700.1359 - When must notice of a significant event be provided?

(a) Except as provided by subsections (b) and (c) of this section, notice of a significant event must be provided to the parties enumerated in § 700.1357 of this title (relating to Who must receive notice of significant events under this division?) as soon as possible, but not later than the 10th day DFPS becomes aware of the event.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, DFPS shall make a reasonable effort to notify a child's parent within 24 hours of a significant change in the child's medical condition, the enrollment or participation of the child in a drug research program under § 266.0041, Texas Family Code, and an initial prescription of psychotropic medication.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, except in a situation that constitutes an emergency for which DFPS receives less than 48 hours of notice, DFPS shall provide notice as soon as possible, but at a minimum at least 48 hours prior to changing a child's residential child-care facility to the parties enumerated in § 700.1357 of this title.

(d) Nothing in subsection (c) shall be construed to relieve DFPS of its obligation to comply with requirements for consulting with or providing discharge notices to specified parties in accordance with § 264.107 and § 264.120, Texas Family Code, and any associated guidance, protocols or regulations that currently exist or may subsequently be developed.