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TITLE 40SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 745LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER KINSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
DIVISION 1OVERVIEW OF INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
RULE §745.8421Will Licensing investigate anonymous reports?

(a) We will evaluate an anonymous report regarding standard violations that does not contain allegations that the health or safety of children is at risk to discern whether the allegations have a factual basis. To evaluate the report, we may check the operation's compliance history for similar allegations and/or deficiencies, and call the operation and/or collaterals. If there appears to be a factual basis for the allegations, the investigation will proceed to determine the actual findings. If there does not appear to be a factual basis for the allegations, the investigation will not proceed.

(b) We will investigate an anonymous report alleging abuse or neglect.


Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8421 adopted to be effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 858

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