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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER V - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES
SECTION/RULE §749.4055 - What confidentiality policies must I develop?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

You must develop written policies that address confidentiality, including policies that:(1) Restrict the disclosure of information, both written and oral, that would identify a child as a trafficking victim, or describe the nature of the victim's trafficking history, other than as needed to serve the victim or comply with other laws;(2) Specify to whom and under what circumstances a caregiver, employee, or volunteer may disclose the location of a foster home; and(3) Specify the circumstances under which a visitor may or may not be allowed at the foster home.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.4055 adopted to be effective December 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 9069; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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