D. Permanency Progress Report After Final Order
1. Filing the Permanency Progress Report After Final Order
Not later than the 10th day before the date set for a Permanency Hearing After Final Order, DFPS shall file a permanency progress report with the court. Tex. Fam. Code § 263.502(a). For good cause shown, the court may order a different time for filing the report or that a report is not required for a specific hearing. Tex. Fam. Code § 263.502(a-2).
2. Copies of Report Provided
DFPS shall provide a copy to each person entitled to notice of the hearing under Tex. Fam. Code § 263.0021. Tex. Fam. Code § 263.502(a).
3. Permanency Progress Report Contents
The permanency progress report must contain:
• Information necessary for the court to conduct the Permanency Hearing and make its findings and determinations under Tex. Fam. Code § 263.5031;
• Information on significant events, as defined by Tex. Fam. Code § 264.018; and
• Any additional information DFPS determines is appropriate or that is requested by the court and relevant to the court's findings and determinations under Tex. Fam. Code § 263.5031. Tex. Fam. Code § 263.502(a-1).