(a) The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) may apply for a protective order for the protection of a member of a family or household. Before filing an application for a protective order, the worker must consult with the: (1) supervisor; (2) designated legal counsel; and (3) nonabusive parent. (b) All parties must be involved in the decision to file an application for a protective order. (c) The worker must provide written notice to the nonabusive parent of TDPRS's decision to apply for a protective order.
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