(a) DFPS investigations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation remain confidential after DFPS provides the information to Licensing as described in Texas Human Resources Code §40.042(f).(b) A person must request information related to an investigation conducted by DFPS from DFPS.(c) We may release information related to a DFPS investigation in our records to:(1) An operation to support a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard deficiency that we assessed against the operation, so long as we redact any confidential information;(2) An operation if Licensing determines that the operation needs the information to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a child, and the release is compliant with state and federal law including the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; or(3) Any other person or entity authorized by state or federal law to have a copy.(d) Any operation, person, or entity that receives information related to a DFPS child abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation under this section:(1) May only use the DFPS investigation information for the purpose or duty that authorized the release of the information; and(2) May not release the DFPS investigation information to any other person or entity that is not authorized to have the information under this section.