# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.369: 26 TAC § 259.369. DSA: Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_369

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.369
- **Heading:** 26 TAC § 259.369. DSA: Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION / Chapter 259 COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS) PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE (CFC) SERVICES / 26 TAC § 259.369

## Text

If a DSA, service provider, staff person, volunteer, or controlling
 person knows or suspects that an individual is being or has been abused,
 neglected, or exploited, the DSA must report or ensure that the person
 with knowledge or suspicion reports the allegation of abuse, neglect,
 or exploitation to DFPS immediately, but not later than 24 hours after
 having knowledge or suspicion, by:
(1) calling the DFPS Abuse Hotline toll-free telephone
 number, 1-800-252-5400; or
(2) using the DFPS Abuse Hotline website.

## Nearby sections

- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.351 26 TAC § 259.351. DSA: Compliance with Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_351.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.353 26 TAC § 259.353. DSA: Protection of an Individual](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_353.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.355 26 TAC § 259.355. Qualifications of DSA Staff Persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_355.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.357 26 TAC § 259.357. Training of DSA Staff Persons, Service Providers, and Volunteers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_357.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.359 26 TAC § 259.359. DSA: Service Delivery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_359.md)
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- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.361 26 TAC § 259.361. Respite and Dental Treatment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_361.md)
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- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.369 26 TAC § 259.369. DSA: Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_369.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.371 26 TAC § 259.371. DSA: Requirements Related to the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of an Individual](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_371.md)
- [26 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.373 26 TAC § 259.373. DSA: Requirement for Translation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C259_S259_373.md)

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