Which agency provides the Abuse Hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect?

• A. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• B. Texas Department of Health
• C. Texas Department of Public Safety
• D. Texas Department of Education

Answer: (A)

The Abuse Hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect is run by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. This agency is charged with protecting children, receiving and screening reports of abuse or neglect, and coordinating investigations and services to keep kids safe. Other agencies like health departments, public safety, or education have different primary roles—public health, law enforcement, and schooling—so they don’t operate the Abuse Hotline. This makes the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services the responsible source for reporting concerns about child safety.