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Revision 18-2; Effective June 8, 2018
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) investigates any reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation in the Home and Community-based Services Program. The following are rules that govern DFPS investigations, information letters and forms related to DFPS investigations: http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=40&pt=19&ch=711
Information Letter No. 14-60, Transportation Requirements for Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Investigations
Information Letter No. IL 12-27, Notification to DADS Regarding Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Investigation
Form 8494, Notification Regarding An Investigation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Information Letter No. 12-81, Notification of Investigation Finding by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Form 8608, Sample Appeal Letter