1. (a) The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) may apply for a protective order for the protection of a member of a family or household. Before filing an application for a protective order, the worker must consult with the:

   1. (1) supervisor;
   2. (2) designated legal counsel; and
   3. (3) nonabusive parent.
2. (b) All parties must be involved in the decision to file an application for a protective order.
3. (c) The worker must provide written notice to the nonabusive parent of TDPRS's decision to apply for a protective order.

Source Note:The provisions of this §700.1111 adopted to be effective August 1, 1996, 21 TexReg 3213.