Can you tell me what occurs if a psychiatrist tells the state that a child is being abuse?

In most situations: It is investigated by child protective services (or the equivalent agency).

Required by law: Health care providers,teachers,docs,nurses are all required by Texas law to report suspicion of or findings of abuse.The report goes in to a central reporting bureau in Austin & is re-directed to the Child and Family services offices in the city involved.The type & speed of investigation is based on child age & the perceived threat.