Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.0085
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§ 141.0085. REPORTS OF ABUSE; DUTIES OF YOUTH CAMP OPERATOR.
Official statutory text
(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish a procedure for the department to forward a report of alleged abuse of a camper that is received by the department to the Department of Family and Protective Services or another appropriate agency.
(b) If a law enforcement agency notifies a youth camp operator of the investigation or conviction of an individual who is employed by the camp for an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp, the operator shall:
(1) immediately notify the department of the investigation or conviction; and
(2) retain all records related to the investigation or conviction until the department notifies the camp that the record retention is no longer required.
(b) If a law enforcement agency notifies a youth camp operator of the investigation or conviction of an individual who is employed by the camp for an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp, the operator shall:
(1) immediately notify the department of the investigation or conviction; and
(2) retain all records related to the investigation or conviction until the department notifies the camp that the record retention is no longer required.
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