Tex. Est. Code § 1357.102 · Subchapter C. DUTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AGREEMENT
REPORTING OF SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that the adult with a disability is being abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter, the person shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of Family and Protective Services in accordance with Section 48.051, Human Resources Code.
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History
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
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