The words and terms used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) Investigation Records--That portion of the records described in §261.201, Family Code, which were generated by TJJD or submitted to TJJD during the course of an abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation.
2. (2) Parent--Biological or adoptive parent, possessory conservator, temporary or permanent managing conservator, legal guardian, or other legal representative of the juvenile, provided that the requestor's parental or other legal relationship to the juvenile has not been terminated at the time the request for information is made.
3. (3) Report--Formal notification to TJJD of an alleged incident of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a juvenile in a juvenile justice program and/or under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
4. (4) Reporter--An individual who makes a report to TJJD alleging the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a juvenile. If more than one individual makes a report alleging abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the same juvenile, all such individuals shall have the designation of reporter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §349.410 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2616.