Texas Family Code - FAM § 264.403. Interagency Memorandum of Understanding

(1) the department responsible for child abuse and neglect investigations;

(2) each county and municipal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to investigate child abuse and neglect in the area to be served by the center; and

(3) each county or district attorney with jurisdiction to prosecute child abuse and neglect cases in the area to be served by the center.

(1) minimizing the revictimization of alleged abuse and neglect victims and nonoffending family members through the investigation, assessment, intervention, and prosecution processes; and

(2) maintaining a cooperative team approach to facilitate successful outcomes in the criminal justice and child protection systems through shared fact-finding and strong, collaborative case development.

(1) at least every three years;

(2) on a significant change to the memorandum of understanding; or

(3) on a change of a signatory of a participating agency.