85R7079 JG-F     By: Bell, Wu, Keough H.B. No. 1642       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse,   neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health   facilities.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 260A.007(k), Health and Safety Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (k)  If the department determines the report of abuse,   neglect, or exploitation is substantiated at the conclusion of the   investigation, the [The] department shall make a complete final   written report of the investigation and submit the report and its   recommendations to the [district attorney and, if a law enforcement   agency has not investigated the report of abuse, neglect,   exploitation, or other complaint, to the] appropriate law   enforcement agency.          SECTION 2.  The changes in law made by this Act apply only to   an investigation completed on or after the effective date of this   Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.