About Abuse

How to Report Abuse

It is everyone's responsibility to report suspected child abuse.

It’s the law!

If the child is in immediate danger of abuse or neglect that could result in death or serious harm, call your local law enforcement agency or 911. If the child is in your care and needs immediate medical attention, call 911.

Otherwise, in the state of Texas, you can make a report two ways: by phone or over the internet. To make an anonymous report, you must call the state hotline at:

1.800.252.5400

This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  There will be someone on the other end to take your report. Once a report is made, CPS will determine what further action is taken.

You may also make a report online at www.txabusehotline.org.
Reports made online can take up to 24 hours to process.