Call the Texas Abuse Hotline when the situation is urgent. Urgent means someone faces an immediate risk of abuse or neglect that could result in death or serious harm. Call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 for situations including but not limited to:

• Serious injuries
• Any injury to a child 5 years or younger
• Immediate need for medical treatment (including suicidal thoughts)
• Sexual abuse where the abuser has or will have access to the victim within the next 24 hours
• Children age five and under are alone or are likely to be left alone within the next 24 hours
• Anytime you believe your situation requires action in less than 24 hours

If you need to call the Texas Abuse Hotline and are deaf and equipped with a Teletypewriter (TTY), call Relay Texas by dialing 711 or 1-800-735-2989. Tell the relay agent you need to call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.