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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 745 - LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER K - INSPECTIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY
SECTION/RULE §745.8491 - Who can review or have a copy of a photograph, audio or visual recording, or documentation of a child that is in our records?
Chapter Review Date 08/26/2024

(a) In addition to the persons and entities identified in §745.8489 of this division (relating to Who may get a copy of the portions of a child care record that are confidential?):(1) The parent of the child may get a copy of a photograph, audio or visual recording, or documentation of the child that is in our records; and(2) The following persons may review a photograph, audio or visual recording, or documentation of a child in our records, but may not have a copy:(A) Attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or court appointed special advocate of a child; and(B) The operation cited for a deficiency from the inspection or investigation during which the photograph was taken or the audio or visual recording, or documentation was made.(b) Any person or operation that receives a copy of a photograph, recording, or documentation of a child under subsection (a)(2) of this section:(1) May only use it for the purpose or duty that authorized the release of the photograph, recording, or documentation of a child; and(2) May not release it to any person or entity that is not authorized to have the photograph, recording, or documentation of a child under this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8491 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990.

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