Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 58.255: DISCLOSURE OF CHILD VICTIM INFORMATION PROHIBITED

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A public servant or person with access to identifying information of a child victim under 18 may not disclose it to anyone not involved in investigating, prosecuting, or defending the case, except as required by law or court order.

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