Tex.
Fam. Code Section 264.403
Interagency Memorandum of Understanding
(a)
A center shall enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding participation in the multidisciplinary team response under Section 264.406 (Multidisciplinary Team). The center and each of the following agencies must execute the memorandum of understanding:(1)
the department responsible for child abuse and neglect investigations;(2)
each county and municipal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to investigate child abuse and neglect in the area to be served by the center; and(3)
each county or district attorney with jurisdiction to prosecute child abuse and neglect cases in the area to be served by the center.(b)
A memorandum of understanding executed under this section shall include the agreement of each participating agency to cooperate in:(1)
minimizing the revictimization of alleged abuse and neglect victims and nonoffending family members through the investigation, assessment, intervention, and prosecution processes; and(2)
maintaining a cooperative team approach to facilitate successful outcomes in the criminal justice and child protection systems through shared fact-finding and strong, collaborative case development.(c)
The memorandum of understanding must be reexecuted:(1)
at least every three years;(2)
on a significant change to the memorandum of understanding; or(3)
on a change of a signatory of a participating agency.
Source:
Section 264.403 — Interagency Memorandum of Understanding, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.264.htm#264.403
(accessed May 4, 2024).