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HB3635: Relating to definition of abuse of a child, the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and certain required notifications about reports of child abuse and neglect.

: Candy Noble (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2025
Crimes
Crimes--Against Persons
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
Minors
Family
Family--Parent & Child
Law Enforcement
Minors--Health & Safety
CHILD ABUSE
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Fire Fighters & Police
Fire Fighters & Police--General
Family--Child Protection
SHERIFFS
Minors--Crimes Against
CONSTABLES
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to definition of abuse of a child, the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and certain required notifications about reports of child abuse and neglect.

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