Opinion No.

Mr. Marlin W. Johnston Commissioner Texas Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 2960 Austin, Texas 78769

Re: Whether the Texas Department of Human Resources is required to pay a filing fee when it files an investigation report pursuant to section 48.038(g) of the Texas Human Resources Code, regarding the alleged abuse of the ward

Dear Mr. Johnston:

You have asked several questions about the fees to be paid when the Texas Department of Human Resources files a report regarding the alleged abuse of an elderly or disabled person. The department is charged with the duty of investigating reports…