1. (a) Investigations may be conducted based on a report to TJJD or may be initiated by TJJD when there is reasonable cause to believe that an incident may require investigation, regardless of how TJJD is made aware of the matter.
2. (b) Investigations will be conducted by TJJD in accordance with TJJD policies and procedures for investigations.
3. (c) Investigations must be prompt, thorough, and directed at resolving all relevant issues.
4. (d) The primary objective of each investigation under this chapter is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the alleged victim(s) and other juveniles.
5. (e) Only a person qualified by experience and training may be assigned to conduct an investigation.
6. (f) If a subject of a TJJD abuse, neglect, and exploitation investigation obtains employment in another jurisdiction before the disposition of the investigation has been finalized, the person may not be placed in a position having any contact with any juveniles until the disposition of the investigation is finalized by TJJD or TJJD otherwise approves.

Source Note:The provisions of this §358.410 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2620.