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SB 1195 establishes a process for individuals to request removal of their names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The bill creates expungement review panels to evaluate requests, specifies eligibility criteria for removal, and outlines a hearing process. Automatic removal is provided for cases where 18 years have passed since the last finding of abuse or neglect, with exceptions for serious cases involving fatalities or sexual abuse.
Author
Brian Birdwell
Co-Author
Kevin Sparks
