The Texas Family Code 264.501 created the State Child Fatality Review Team (SCFRT) Committee. The SCFRT must produce a biennial report that is available to the public. The report includes information about child death incidences and causes and provides recommendations to the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
SCFRT members must attend meetings and may need to take part in subcommittee activities. Committee meetings take place at least four times annually or at the call of the committee chair. Members must travel to Austin for in-person meetings unless the SCFRT Committee meets virtually or offers a hybrid (in-person and virtual) option. SCFRT members may receive reimbursement for travel to and from in-person meetings if funds are available.
Next Public Meeting
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022
Time: 10 AM (CST)
Location: TBD. DSHS will provide more information once the agenda and meeting logistics are finalized.
Past Meetings
Membership Opportunity
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is currently accepting applications for the SCFRT committee membership for the follow position:
A Child Abuse Prevention Specialist. Application form.
The SCFRT committee permanent members will appoint members to the SCFRT committee to serve a three-year term. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on July 8, 2022.
The SCFRT Committee tries to choose committee members that represent the diversity of all Texans. For that reason, the committee considers applicants' ethnicity, gender, and geographic location.
Past Meetings
Click on the links below to view webcast recordings, agendas, and handouts for past meetings.
All recorded webcasts
| Nov. 18, 2022 |
TBD |
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| Aug. 12, 2022 |
TBD |
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| May 20, 2022 |
Agenda SCFRT 5-20-2022 |
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Agenda SCFRT 2-18-2022 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| Nov. 8, 2021 |
Agenda SCFRT 11-8-2021 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| Aug. 20, 2021 |
Agenda SCFRT 8-20-2021 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| May 21, 2021 |
Agenda SCFRT 5-21-2021 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| Feb. 19, 2021 |
Canceled due to inclement weather |
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| Nov. 6, 2020 |
Agenda SCFRT 11-6-2020 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| Aug. 21, 2020 |
Agenda SCFRT 8-21-2020 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
| May 22, 2020 |
Canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions |
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| Feb. 28, 2020 |
Agenda SCFRT 2-28-2020 |
SCFRT minutes |
Webcast Recording |
Learn More About the Committee and Activities
Contact Us
cfrt@dshs.texas.gov
(512) 776-7373
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