SECTION 707.857. What actions must we take in response to an administrative law judge's action regarding an abuse, neglect, or exploitation finding?

(a) If the administrative law judge (ALJ) alters or reverses the finding, we will:

(1) update our records to reflect the change; and

(2) inform any operation previously notified of investigation findings under §707.745(a)(4) of Division 2 (relating to Whom will we inform of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation results?) of the reversal or change within five calendar days.

(b) If the ALJ reverses the finding, we will also remove your name from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Central Registry.

(c) If the ALJ upholds the finding, we will:

(1) change your designation from a "designated perpetrator" to a "sustained perpetrator" in the DFPS Central Registry; and

(2) notify any operation previously notified of investigation findings under §707.745(a)(4) of Division 2 (relating to Whom will we inform of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation investigation results?) of the sustained finding after an appeal has occurred or the timeframe for filing an appeal has expired.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.857 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780; amended to be effective January 3, 2022, 46 TexReg 9417