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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. [SB-2501] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ]
Relating to selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Vetoed By The Governor on 06/22/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights and responsibilities of a foster parent. [SB-2454] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the rights and responsibilities of a foster parent.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock Read First Time on 03/25/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. [HB-4846] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Hayes Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-4805] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Johnson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child. [HB-4781] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Candy Noble Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil liability of nonprofit entities. [HB-4724] [Nonprofit ]
Relating to the civil liability of nonprofit entities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Bonnen Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies. [HB-4730] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/28/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information. [HB-4795] [Children and Youth ] [Healthcare ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. [HB-4655] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Housing ]
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to imposing an employer contribution to support the subsidized child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. [HB-4598] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
Relating to imposing an employer contribution to support the subsidized child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the preliminary investigation conducted when a child is referred to juvenile court. [HB-4631] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the preliminary investigation conducted when a child is referred to juvenile court.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hillary Hickland Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent. [HB-4656] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cook Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the return of a completed marriage license to a county clerk after the marriage ceremony. [HB-4621] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Relating to the return of a completed marriage license to a county clerk after the marriage ceremony.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana Hernandez Referred To State Affairs on 05/16/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancement of the penalty for a felony conviction based on a juvenile delinquent conduct adjudication. [HB-4628] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancement of the penalty for a felony conviction based on a juvenile delinquent conduct adjudication.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Moody Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain voluntary registries in relation to the adoption of or the termination of parental rights regarding a child. [HB-4611] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to certain voluntary registries in relation to the adoption of or the termination of parental rights regarding a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shelby Slawson Referred To Health & Human Services on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order. [HB-4696] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Received From The House on 05/15/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety. [HB-4493] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a petition to change the name of a child. [HB-4507] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a petition to change the name of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability. [HB-4509] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the failure to pay child support by certain biological fathers; creating a criminal offense. [HB-4492] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the failure to pay child support by certain biological fathers; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 05/12/2025

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