Preemption Analysis of Texas Laws Relating to the Privacy of Health ...

Texas Family Code
Section
§ 262.201
Full Adversary
Hearing; Findings of
the Court
§ 262.302
Accepting
Possession of
Certain Abandoned
Children
§ 264.201
Services by
Department
§ 264.207
Department
Planning and
Accountability
Related/
Contrary
Explanation
Preemption
Exception
Is State Law
Preempted?
Describes the process for a court to
Not Related
hold an adversary hearing and issue
findings when a child has been removed
No
from a parent or guardian.
Requires a designated emergency
infant care provider to take possession
Not Related
of a child under certain circumstances
and perform any act necessary to
No
protect the health and safety of the
child.
Title 5: The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 264: Child Welfare Services
Outlines the services provided to an
Not Related abused or neglected child and the
No
child's family.
Not Related
Requires the DFPS to adopt policies
and take actions to meet its goals.
No
Recommendation
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