HB 120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to the terms and conditions of a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Family--Parent & Child | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a waiver of the requirement for the performance of an adoption evaluation in certain suits for adoption.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Parent & Child
HB 559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CHILD CUSTODY | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 604 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the duty to pay child support beginning on the date of the child's conception.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the payment of permanency care assistance after a child's 18th birthday.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 891 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the use of expert testimony in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain persons who are disqualified from serving as the personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 957 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 969 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the requirements for certain petitions and orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to orders for possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to factors the court must consider when determining the best interest of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Parent & Child | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 1529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1546 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 1658 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to parental access to records regarding library materials checked out from public school libraries and instructional materials used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians
HB 1800 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the public policy of this state with regard to child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to videoconferencing with a child by the child's possessory conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1938 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the protection of students from sexual grooming.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL GROOMING PROTECTION ACT
HB 1966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial of court-ordered possession or access.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the determination of the best interest of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 2006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 2163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring a man determined by adjudication or acknowledgment to be a child's father to pay retroactive child support beginning on the date of the child's conception.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 2246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 2583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the application of child support guidelines to net resources in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2658 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2671 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the postponement of a hearing for a temporary order in certain family law cases referred to mediation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2688 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the modification of certain orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to service plans in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2794 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2822 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Child Protection | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Interim Studies
HB 2844 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to voting by a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2889 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a married couple that increases in amount based upon the number of children of the couple and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to required notice to high school students and parents or guardians regarding a student's receipt of certain awards, recognitions, and scholarship opportunities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to ensuring certain adoptive parents may consent to medical care and access information regarding their child who is eligible for benefits under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 2938 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding public school class size.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the modification of a possession order and temporary possession of a child when a conservator of the child is incapacitated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | INCAPACITATED PERSONS
HB 2969 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIANCA'S LAW | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 3072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the determination of the best interest of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to information provided to an individual identified as a potential relative or designated caregiver of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a family service plan.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a school district's grievance procedure regarding complaints concerning violation of parental rights.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the child support obligation of certain obligors who are or were incarcerated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 3379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to orders for the conservatorship of, possession of or access to, or support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | FATHER'S DAY | MOTHER'S DAY
HB 3380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act; creating criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM UNREGULATED CHILD CUSTODY TRANSFER ACT
HB 3446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 3584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 3692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 3693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a suit for dissolution of a marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the establishment of a family health aide program; requiring an occupational license.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4062 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to creating an audiovisual recording of an interview of a child by a child custody evaluator in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to post information regarding parental rights on the district's or school's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to adopt a process to allow a foster parent to donate a foster care payment to the department.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 4138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to policies and procedures of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including regarding service plans and post-removal assessments.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 4161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 4170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, LizSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to enforcement actions taken against a child-care or child-placing agency administrator's license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the provision of affordable housing by certain housing authorities for youth aging out of foster care.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General
HB 4355 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 4690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the grievance procedure used by public schools to address complaints by students or parents.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 4715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the duty to pay child support and to victim restitution or compensation for certain sexual offenses resulting in pregnancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATERNITY | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inheritance rights of adoptive parents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 4850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4905 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the definition of child neglect and to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators of the child.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4953 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement
HB 4961 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a parent's right to information concerning the gender identity of the parent's child.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to measures to promote and support responsible fatherhood in this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 5030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the definition of neglect of a child and suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the Department of Family and Protective Services central is appointed joint managing conservator with the parent.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 5031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | HOMOSEXUALITY | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HB 5040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to requiring training in cultural competence for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5051 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to emancipation and extended foster care for certain older youth and young adults within the jurisdiction of court in a suit affecting the parent child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 5103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights and duties of each parent that must be specified in certain agreed parenting plans and orders for the joint managing conservatorship of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 5193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 5220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to certain beginning and ending times of possession under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 5221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to certain beginning and ending times of possession under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 5251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials and to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HCR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Affirming that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a married couple that may be increased based on the number of children of the couple and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding public free schools and prohibiting certain state regulation regarding private educational settings.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Purchasing--Local | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a suit for dissolution of marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 387 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for ex parte hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
SB 419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to parental access to a public school's library catalog and consent for student access to certain public school library materials.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--General | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a parent's right to access certain records regarding school library materials obtained by the parent's child and the option to receive notice each time the parent's child obtains a school library material.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 431 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 597 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Parent & Child | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Cook, David
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial of court-ordered possession or access.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 869 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the grounds for terminating and reinstating a person's parental rights and the adoption of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school or by a public or private institution of higher education or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment by regional education service centers of regional school district health coverage advisory committees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the determination of the best interest of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child
SB 1269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Vasut, Cody
Relating to admissibility and disclosure of certain evidence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to authorizing adoption assistance agreements for certain children after a final adoption order is rendered.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to annually review the department's process to enter into adoption assistance agreements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to providing for an election by the parent of a student who was victimized by a public school employee to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting the conservatorship of a child by a parent who removes the child from this state for certain purposes relating to gender reassignment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
SB 1702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to orders providing for the conservatorship of or possession of and access to a child by the child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a family health aide program; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1827 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to translation of a student's individualized education program into Spanish or another language other than English.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1864 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF--TEA | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the burden of proof in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2237 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 2242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a policy adopted by school districts allowing parent volunteers on school district campuses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | VOLUNTEERS
SB 2277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cook, David
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2456 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the provision of affordable housing by certain housing authorities for youth aging out of foster care.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General
SB 2466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 2525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to creating the Family and Protective Services Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2548 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, MayesSponsor: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2591 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SJR 70 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 24 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child
SB 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child
HB 35 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 37 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 47 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 166 88-3 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to post information regarding parental rights on the district's or school's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 19 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child
SB 34 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Libraries & Librarians | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local
SB 59 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEX EDUCATION
SB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.
Filed
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SJR 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 43 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Family--Parent & Child | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 526 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the time period during which a court must interview certain children in chambers on issues regarding conservatorship and residence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 576 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the time for rendering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain child protective services regions.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services report on youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 630 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the requirement that a court interview certain children in chambers on issues regarding conservatorship and residence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the emergency possession of certain abandoned children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 803 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admission by a party of a material and substantial change of circumstances in a motion to modify an order in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the powers, duties, and qualifications of an amicus attorney in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to orders for possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROCESS SERVERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the jury charge and jury findings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Juries | Family--Parent & Child
HB 913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the mandatory transfer of certain protective orders that affect a party's right to possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the terms and conditions of a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the deadline for filing a petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 1187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the power of associate judges to render and sign certain ancillary orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1318 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to a petition or motion filed in a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the time for rendering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the emergency possession of certain abandoned children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 1641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the rights of a foster parent.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1790 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the notice provided to certain individuals on termination of the parent-child relationship and on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship or possession of or access to a child after a conservator's death.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers of associate judges in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services and to reports of child abuse or neglect; creating a civil cause of action.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to requiring training in cultural competence for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures for taking possession of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2454 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 2536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain Department of Family and Protective Services procedures during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain persons who are disqualified from serving as the personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reinstatement of the parent-child relationship with respect to a person whose parental rights have been involuntarily terminated and to certain requirements in relation to the termination of the parent-child relationship or placement of a child in substitute care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Drugs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services without taking possession of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the calculation and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to contacting certain relatives of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to child custody evaluations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of certain services by the Department of Family and Protective Services as an alternative to removing a child and certain procedures with respect to children in the managing conservatorship of the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to creating a database of individuals found by the Department of Family and Protective Services to have abused or neglected a child two or more times.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard possession order and alternative possession times in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the rights and duties of parents and the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Parent & Child | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the statewide implementation of community-based foster care by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 3774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the rights of a parent with a child in a child-care facility.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4381 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring notice to parties in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of options for periods of possession of or access to a child under a standard possession order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3774.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the time for entering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 286 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and child support, including the payment of spousal maintenance by an obligor ordered to pay child support and the disclaimer of a property interest by a child support obligor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to parental access to public school virtual instruction and instructional materials for virtual and remote learning.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child
SB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship or possession of or access to a child after a conservator's death.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the parent of a student enrolled in a school district to provide and update a parent's contact information.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the rights and duties of parents and the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admission by a party of a material and substantial change of circumstances in a motion to modify an order in certain family law cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the procedures and grounds for taking possession of a child and authorizing a family preservation services pilot program as an alternative to removal in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 1631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the documentation of child abuse; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the beginning and ending possession times in certain standard possession orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Family--Parent & Child | MCLENNAN COUNTY | REEVES COUNTY
SB 1955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to exempting learning pods from certain local government regulations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | LEARNING POD PROTECTION ACT, THE
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody and a peace officer's duties with respect to that offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 127 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 264 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 265 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 267 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the rights of a foster parent.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 296 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 42 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 118 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to foster parent recruitment.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 176 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 82 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 112 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring post-placement review and reporting for child-placing agencies providing international adoption services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child
HB 391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain department regions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Women
HB 553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to notice regarding summer weekend possession of a child under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to temporary orders during the pendency of an appeal in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Lawyers
HB 576 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain persons who care for a child under a parental child safety placement; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FRAUD
HB 743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem for certain relatives in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the right of a parent of a deceased person to view the person's body before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUTOPSIES | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to waiving certain minimum standards for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--General
HB 1389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Family--Parent & Child | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowing the parents or guardians of certain medically dependent children to opt out of the STAR Kids managed care program under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to conservatorship of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to standards for certain child-care facilities that detain unaccompanied children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
HB 1780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the mandatory dismissal date of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1807 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to alternative times of possession under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1854 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADOPTION | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1910 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
HB 2047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to family partners, family partner peer support services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BAILIFFS | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | LUBBOCK, CITY OF | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | POTTER COUNTY | PUBLIC NOTICE | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the offense of contributing to truancy by a parent; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TRUANCY
HB 2264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of an individual qualified to conduct a child custody evaluation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| BORDER | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2528 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the protection of parental rights.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the protection of parental rights.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards and caregiver training for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the establishment of the family first prevention services task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION SERVICES TASK FORCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 3003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the designation of liaison officers at public institutions of higher education to assist certain students who are parents.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Parent & Child | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to adoption by a stepparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ADOPTION | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim study of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in cases involving abuse and other harmful conduct engaged in by a party.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Legislature | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, SteveSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of a parent appointed as a conservator of a child to attend school activities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3309 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the conservatorship and possession of, and support for, a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | VOLUNTEERS
HB 3414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to alternative equal access times of possession under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship or possession of or access to a child after a conservator's death.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the duty of a parent appointed as a conservator of a child to inform the child's other conservator of certain medical emergencies involving the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a judicial bypass proceeding for an abortion for a pregnant minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3691 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 3841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to military duty of a conservator of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 3888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a school district's plan for parental involvement concerning mental health and substance use issues and suicide prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | SUICIDE
HB 4050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the immunizations requirements of privately owned and operated child-care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Day Care | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 4141 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the licensing of certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
HB 4188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct certain interviews of a child who is the subject of a report of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 4495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HR 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 891.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 98 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 265 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to temporary orders during the pendency of an appeal in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 266 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to notice regarding summer weekend possession of a child under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 333 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Lawyers
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a plan and report on court-ordered representation for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--General | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, TEXAS | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | POTTER COUNTY | REEVES COUNTY | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | VICTORIA COUNTY
SB 951 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the family first prevention services task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION SERVICES TASK FORCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty of a conservator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 1130 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON FATHER ENGAGEMENT
SB 1175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the abuse of a child, termination of the parent-child relationship, and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1279 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--District | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a program within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System to provide reimbursement for legal representation in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1676 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance
SB 2091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 2142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on the use of forensic psychology in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2198 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the protection of parental rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 2369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to consideration of a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
SB 2389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the designation of liaison officers at public institutions of higher education to assist certain students who are parents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Family--Parent & Child | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SR 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 891.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an unlawful employment practice by an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Labor--Management Relations
HB 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to procedures for ordering the required participation in services in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUTOPSIES | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 453 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | FORUM NON CONVENIENS
HB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to procedures for presenting certain evidence at placement review hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a motion for a new trial following a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and filing an appeal after those motions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the filing of a court reporter's record in an appeal of a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Reporters | Family--Parent & Child
HB 691 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a court's temporary extended jurisdiction over certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the inadmissibility of certain information in court as evidence of abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain service plans for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the provision of certain evidence on request to certain parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people seeking special immigrant juvenile status and to child protective services caseworkers assigned to those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 834 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to regulating the custody transfer of an adopted child; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1043 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a court order authorizing temporary care of a minor child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to procedures for presenting certain evidence at placement review hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1361 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1410 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the court's review of the placement of a child in certain court orders relating to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the placement of a child in the possession of the Department of Family and Protective Services with a nonoffending parent or absentee parent of the child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1491 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the possession of a child on the child's birthday under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 1495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1522 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1556 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary temporary caregiver program providing temporary care for children removed from their homes.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1899 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the rendition by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of an order that is contrary to the expressed wishes of the child's parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 2048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to notify certain organizations regarding the adoption of certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Religion
HB 2246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to grants from the Department of Family and Protective Services to faith-based and charitable organizations that provide services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Religion
HB 2601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Oil & Gas | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2643 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the rendition by the court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of a temporary order over the objection of the child's parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 2849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for removing certain persons' names from the child abuse and neglect central registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3052 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain protective orders and agreements involving families.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | DENTON COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GRIMES COUNTY | HAYS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | OATHS | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to educational information regarding co-parenting on dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3519 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ability of a child, parent, or other person responsible for a child's support to pay juvenile probation fees or court costs and fees imposed by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the foster care payment rate for certain foster parents and the reimbursement of certain expenses for the foster parent; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to assistance for foster children, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 3883 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to interference with possession of or access to a child; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the limitation on the right of a child's grandparent to request possession of or access to the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 4198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the payment by prospective adoptive parents of certain expenses of the birth mother.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to training requirements for foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to training requirements for foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
SB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies or under contract with a state agency, including foster care, child protective, relative and kinship caregiver support, prevention and early intervention health care, and adoption services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Legislature | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 164 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT
SB 211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUTOPSIES | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 454 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for a person conducting an adoption evaluation.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child
SB 698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding parental child safety placements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
SB 699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a kinship caregiver navigator program by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
SB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the postponement of certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 780 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the rendition by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of an order that is contrary to the expressed wishes of the child's parent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child
SB 820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leave for state employees who are foster parents or prospective foster parents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | State Employees
SB 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to certain information provided to prospective adoptive parents by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 999 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | Women
SB 1234 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the possession of a child on the child's birthday under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child
SB 1235 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of or access to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1236 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1237 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADOPTION | BAILIFFS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | DENTON COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GRIMES COUNTY | HAYS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | OATHS | TRAVIS COUNTY | WISE COUNTY
SB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consent voluntary adoption registries.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | MOTHERS' PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the child protective service functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | SUPREME COURT
SB 1536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services or accept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
SB 1669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to forcing or coercing a child to enter into a marriage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 1966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain duties of a parent or guardian regarding information in reports prepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services in adoption cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
HB 320 85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child
HB 58 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an unlawful employment practice by an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Labor--Management Relations
HB 212 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the sealing of certain court documents filed electronically in a child protection suit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 532 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to procedures for identifying any Native American heritage of children in certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of information relating to the modification of a child support order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 987 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to gestational agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1053 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; creating grounds for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1143 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain privileges of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding involving the child's parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain privileges of a parent or guardian in a criminal or civil proceeding involving a child of the parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disclosure of pregnancy or the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SURROGATE MOTHERS
HB 1753 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to dismissal of charges of failure to attend school or parent contributing to nonattendance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Juvenile | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TRUANCY
HB 1781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to access by a sibling of a child separated from the sibling due to an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Texas Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1828 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1898 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 1993 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authorization of independent school districts to use electronic means to notify parents of a student's academic performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a parent education pilot program by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--General
HB 2363 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the persons who may consent to the medical care or immunization of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | IMMUNIZATIONS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 2433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment and duties of a task force to study and make recommendations on family support and parent education programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General
HB 2630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain programs provided to families of children at risk for abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and receipt of certain information regarding a ward by certain relatives of the ward.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to home-school education for foster children.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2837 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to authorization agreements between a parent and a relative or other person for the care and custody of the parent's child and an exemption from a licensing requirement; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2895 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the payment of certain attorney ad litem fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| County Government--Finance | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3274 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with certain required notices in the parent's native language.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 3334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
HB 3658 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the development and administration of a parent orientation and education pilot program for recipients of subsidized child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Day Care | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a committee to study adoption practices in this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3802 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 3857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3906 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3949 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the conditions and enforcement of possession orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 3955 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to repealing insupportability as a ground for divorce.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 14 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to empowering the parents of students to petition for the reconstitution, repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
SB 206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 314 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 414 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
SB 468 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 814 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 818 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 819 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 820 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 821 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 823 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
SB 950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to information obtained by a guardian ad litem representing a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1014 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child before court hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1523 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
SB 1726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1931 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 154 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and placement decisions for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 354 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to standing for a grandparent or certain other persons to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 393 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to possession of or access to a child by a grandparent or certain other persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 667 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an unlawful employment practice for an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Labor--Management Relations
HB 733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 750 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to gestational agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to persons entitled to notice of and to participation in certain hearings regarding a child in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADOPTION | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONSERVATORSHIP | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
HB 845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
HB 846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child after conclusion of a parent's military deployment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the effect of certain interlocutory appeals on the commencement of a trial in a suit brought under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BULLYING | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1014 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to access to birth records of certain adopted children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to authorizing the placement of a security freeze on the consumer file or other record created or maintained by a consumer reporting agency regarding a person under 16 years of age.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to parent education and family stabilization courses in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the retention of certain records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship by a child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of and procedures for reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1340 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Notaries
HB 1453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to visitation for certain children in the temporary managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1661 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dismissal or nonsuit of a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the age qualification and extended jurisdiction over one seeking a suit affecting parent child relationship order in family court for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 1922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain information to which a social study evaluator is entitled in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF--DFPS | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 2321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to children who engage in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the provision of services to those children and their families.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Child Protection | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2449 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to disclosure in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of a child's interaction with a registered sex offender.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2547 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 2619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 2773 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by foster parents in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | GRANDPARENTS
HB 2774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2776 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to adoption services of the Department of Family and Protective Services with respect to sibling groups.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the procedures for the placement of children by certain governmental agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 2976 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to parental involvement in certain procedures regarding a school campus receiving an unacceptable performance rating under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3333 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of a parent as a child's managing conservator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONSERVATORSHIP | DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the privilege of a child to refuse to testify against the child's parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Governor | GUARDIANS & WARDS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3717 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the privilege of a parent or guardian to refuse to testify against the parent or guardian's child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to maintaining and reporting certain information regarding certain child abuse or neglect cases and the provision of mental health services for children in those cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 60 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to authorizing the placement of a security freeze on the consumer file or other record created or maintained by a consumer reporting agency regarding a person under 16 years of age.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain information to which a social study evaluator is entitled in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
SB 352 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to visitation for certain children in the temporary managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dismissal or nonsuit of a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 502 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 534 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to providing stable placement for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 714 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to access to birth records of certain adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child
SB 717 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to consent by a minor to housing or care provided through a transitional living program.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Parent & Child | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Minors--General | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SB 768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide specialized training to foster parents of certain children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 886 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to extended foster care for certain young adults and the extended jurisdiction of a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving those young adults.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 912 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 1148 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child by a grandparent or certain other persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
SB 1194 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
SB 1245 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 1246 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONSERVATORSHIP | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents to petition for repurposing, alternative management, or closure of certain public school campuses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to records and certain information in those records regarding a child placed for adoption.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1422 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the use of digitized signatures for pleadings and orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1639 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | FORUM NON CONVENIENS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SB 1728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to forensic analysis and forensic evidence testimony in certain civil proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| DNA | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING
SB 1759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 85 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and placement decisions for children in foster care.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 147 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records
HB 148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Personnel | Family--Parent & Child
HB 151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 435 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship that involve an alleged father who has not registered with the paternity registry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PATERNITY
HB 436 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 481 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 541 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records
HB 544 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a request for attorney's fees in a family law matter.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 618 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to circumstances involving extrinsic fraud in establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | FRAUD | PATERNITY
HB 793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to parent education and family stabilization courses in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 807 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the notice provided to a foster parent before a change in a child's foster care placement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 824 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Food Programs | Women
HB 835 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to appointments made in and the appeal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | SUPREME COURT
HB 909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 910 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to gestational agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | SURROGATE MOTHERS
HB 943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to reporting requirements concerning missing persons, including missing children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 1207 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against | UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT
HB 1229 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of ingesting a controlled substance while pregnant or introducing a controlled substance into the body of a person who is pregnant and the consequences of the commission of that offense in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1262 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a court order for the possession of or access to a child under three years of age.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1350 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1359 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1404 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 1467 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to certain information regarding paternity required to be provided to certain pregnant women and mothers of newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PATERNITY
HB 1740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to providing information to parents regarding changes in state law affecting public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1741 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a parental involvement pilot program in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1827 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2095 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to genetic testing in certain proceedings to declare heirship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, RaulSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility of certain children under group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2367 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study certain parental rights relating to possession of or access to the parent's child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY PANEL
HB 2370 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain notice to applicants to provide care under the permanency care assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2379 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to periods of possession of a child under a standard possession order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 2531 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the terms of a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2554 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to possession of or access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2557 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 2662 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the criteria for determining whether a child is a missing child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ex parte court hearings that affect the right of a person to possession of or access to a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in Bexar County to provide an educational course to certain parents on the effects of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2876 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to reimbursement by the state for attorney ad litem fees paid by counties in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2968 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2976 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--General | Courts--Reporters | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3123 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to codifying federal foster care funding requirements to locate and provide information to relatives and other adults following the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and court findings regarding those efforts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3311 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child or individual with whom the child resides before each court hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3439 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 3454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the age at which a child may express a preference to the court on issues regarding residence and conservatorship in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to authorization for granting, in response to petitions by parents, campus charters for certain public school campuses identified as unacceptable.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3786 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for certain extensions of credit to consumers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Family--Parent & Child | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Labor--Management Relations | LOANS | Military & Veterans | PAYDAY LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act in regard to family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW ACT
HCR 169 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3833.
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Corrective | UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW ACT
SB 218 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Crimes Against | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 284 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Reporters | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
SB 482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to authorization agreements between parents and nonparent relatives of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 502 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 522 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
SB 532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a study by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding establishing a system to identify children born to certain parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 785 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 818 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a court order for the possession of or access to a child under three years of age.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to service of citation and appointment of an attorney ad litem for an indigent parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1026 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1091 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of a parent contributing to the nonattendance of a public school student.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to determination of the validity and enforceability of a contract containing an arbitration agreement in suits for dissolution of marriage and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DIVORCE | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to gestational agreements.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | SURROGATE MOTHERS
SB 1489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | Courts--Reporters | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN
SB 1551 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
SB 1643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to mandatory dismissal deadlines and extended jurisdiction in suits affecting the parent-child relationship to which the Department of Family and Protective Services is a party.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 1751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1862 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain extensions of credit to consumers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Family--Parent & Child | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Labor--Management Relations | LOANS | Military & Veterans | PAYDAY LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SCR 47 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 785.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY | Resolutions--Corrective
SCR 48 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Recalling S.B. No. 785 from the governor for clerical correction.
Signed by the Governor
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY | Resolutions--Recall
HB 79 82-1 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B. No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | HARRIS COUNTY | State Finances--Budget | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WEBB COUNTY
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 63 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the conservatorship or possession of, or access to, a child by a parent who is deployed by the military.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the rights of children and the education of parents regarding their duties as parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to mediation procedures in certain family law suits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to circumstances involving extrinsic fraud in establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | FRAUD | PATERNITY
HB 313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SUPREME COURT
HB 317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the appointment of a parenting coordinator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 409 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an award of additional periods of possession of or access to a child for certain conservators who have returned from active military deployment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on attempted murder or solicitation of murder of the child's other parent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 504 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of an offense for a parent's contribution to a child's failure to comply with a sentence or court order relating to a disruptive activity or disruption of class on school property.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Parent & Child
HB 514 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to recovery of loss of consortium damages by a parent for injury to a child as a result of certain crimes against the child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a parent in a child protective services case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 615 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain persons under the child health plan and other programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 804 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a power of attorney for the medical care and education of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Minors--Health & Safety | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to gestational agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | SURROGATE MOTHERS
HB 910 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice requirements in certain counties for hearings in suits for dissolution of marriage and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Administration | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 912 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 914 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 924 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the periods of possession of a child to which the child's possessory conservator is entitled under a standard possession order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 927 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the possession of a child less than three years of age in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 932 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 934 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 946 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 947 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the periods of possession of a child to which the child's managing conservator is entitled under a standard possession order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1009 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the designation of the primary residence of a child in certain parenting plans for joint managing conservatorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the standard possession order for possession of a child by a parent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1011 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the conservatorship or possession of, or access to, a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to suits for adoption of a child in certain cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1133 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 1151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including temporary orders, orders for modification, adoption assistance, and foster care.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1170 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the qualifications to conduct a social study in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 1240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to information required to be provided to parents of an infant.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1565 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to possession of or access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to an agreement authorizing a non-parent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2084 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to a suit for access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Human Services
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 2146 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a parent's right to obtain a copy of the public school records of the parent's child.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prohibited sexual conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 2446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 2659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2707 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3018 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to standing to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child
HB 3076 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3157 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to establishing a kinship caregiver assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3488 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the qualifications and duties of a parenting coordinator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 3569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to plans and procedures encouraging parental involvement in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3745 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 3887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file suit to adopt a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 4001 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 4023 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of providing services and benefits under federally funded public benefit programs to encourage fathers' involvement beginning during pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the application of the child support guidelines in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4424 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to operations fees and child support service fees assessed by domestic relations offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain children have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 4470 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 4565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to parent education and family stabilization courses in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HCR 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security consider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families with children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Family--Parent & Child | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to pursue federal funding for the support of kinship caregivers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS & INCREASING ADOPTION ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the termination of the duty to pay child support based on the results of genetic testing excluding the obligor as the child's biological father.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 231 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of a child who has an adjudicated, presumed, or acknowledged father.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PATERNITY
SB 232 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to procedures for rescinding or challenging an acknowledgment or denial of paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 279 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to a prohibition against certain court orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
SB 499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: England, Kirk
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 517 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the application of the child support guidelines in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 551 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to civil liability for criminal street gang activity that violates a court-ordered injunction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child | GANGS | Minors--Crimes Against | NUISANCES
SB 648 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 742 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge or visiting associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Family--Parent & Child | VISITING JUDGES
SB 786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 864 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the qualifications and duties of a parenting coordinator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1332 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the placement of certain children who are in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 1349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to an agreement authorizing a nonparent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1838 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on attempted murder or solicitation of murder of the child's other parent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 2027 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to gestational agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | SURROGATE MOTHERS
SB 2368 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
SB 2385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SCR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to pursue federal funding for the support of kinship caregivers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS & INCREASING ADOPTION ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 95 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to interference with child custody in violation of a temporary child custody order; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 162 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SUPREME COURT
HB 199 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a residential infant care program for mothers confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 274 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 443 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the consent to and annulment of certain marriages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 448 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the calculation of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 525 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 555 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 557 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the failure of a parent to attend a public school parent-teacher conference; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the state registry of paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PATERNITY
HB 568 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the requirements for an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment of parental rights and to the inheritance rights of certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 585 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the jurisdiction and procedures of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 607 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 611 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 619 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 620 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to retroactive child support and notification in cases involving an anticipated adoption that is not completed.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 662 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 747 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to criminal failure to comply with a child custody order; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
HB 772 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the powers and duties of domestic relations offices and the conducting of social studies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 782 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to genetic testing in the determination of parentage and to a proceeding to vacate an order of paternity or child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 876 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identification information of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 988 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to an award of additional periods of possession of or access to a child for certain conservators who have returned from active military deployment.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 1024 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an agreement setting forth the respective responsibilities of a parent, student, and classroom teacher in a public school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1074 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of an offense for a parent's contribution to a child's failure to comply with a sentence or court order relating to a disruptive activity or disruption of class on school property.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1203 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1392 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1481 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to procedures for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1599 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1703 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 1747 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the termination of parental rights with regard to certain abandoned children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1826 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1864 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to periods of possession of and access to a child, including periods of electronic communication.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 1872 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to possession of or access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during military deployment or mobilization of the child's parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 1972 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem representing a child in a child abuse proceeding.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1993 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1995 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the time in which to appeal a report by an associate judge in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1998 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the requirements for a gestational agreement.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 1999 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to parentage resulting from assisted reproduction.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY | PHYSICIANS
HB 2078 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to health care coverage for a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance
HB 2176 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2275 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to parental access to information concerning a child's coverage under a health benefit plan or status under certain state-funded health care programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General
HB 2342 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Administration | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2410 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the possession under the standard possession order of a child by a conservator of the child during certain holidays.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2501 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship referred to an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2595 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain kinship caregivers.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 2606 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2670 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to providing notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services of investigations of family violence at certain foster homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2756 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2770 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT
HB 2902 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment programs by certain persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Direct Assistance | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 2927 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2940 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3007 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the approval of relative caregivers by the Department of Family and Protective Services as foster homes.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3022 80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to reimbursement by the state for attorney ad litem fees paid by counties in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 3077 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to consent by certain adults serving as a parent to the performance of an abortion on a minor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 3187 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to restrictions on the geographic area in which a conservator must maintain a child's primary residence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to confirming the identity of a parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian who gives consent for an unemancipated minor to have an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 3362 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to parental rights in public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3537 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, JuanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the adoption of a child by a person serving in the military.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 3589 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3675 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to procedures for determining court jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3887 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the requirements relating to the appointment of a guardian of the person or of the estate of certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3965 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to duties of a parent in the parent-child relationship to report, creating an offense and providing a penalty and other family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Meeting cancelled
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3971 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rights of a grandparent, aunt or uncle.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 3997 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Uniform Parentage Act, termination of parental rights, and matters relating to determination of paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PATERNITY
SB 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child or providing for the possession of or access to a child based on military deployment.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | AUDITOR, STATE | Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 217 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the penalty for a parent who fails to require a child to attend school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Parent & Child
SB 220 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child
SB 221 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 228 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support, parentage, and possession of and access to a child; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 231 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
SB 232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the rendition and issuance of an administrative qualified domestic relations order to enforce child support obligations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Retirement Systems--General
SB 303 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to health care coverage for a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance
SB 304 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the calculation of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 400 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the jurisdiction of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 431 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 432 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the consent to and annulment of certain marriages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 449 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the requirement in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship that the parties attend parenting classes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 706 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 759 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain requirements relating to permanency hearings and placement review hearings for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
SB 804 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to standing for certain persons to file a suit for the adoption of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services
SB 813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General
SB 956 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
SB 999 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to possession of or access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during or after military deployment of the child's parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 1042 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain grandparents.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1048 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the inheritance rights of certain parents.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1096 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment programs by certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Direct Assistance | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 1098 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to a subsidy for health benefits coverage for certain adopted children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1367 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1381 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of foster care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 2034 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the standing requirements for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | RESTRUCTURING SUBSTITUTE CARE SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
HB 105 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the liability of a parent or other person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child for certain conduct of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 131 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to inheritance rights of adopted adults.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 209 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to challenging an acknowledgment of paternity executed by a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | PATERNITY
HB 226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the completion of continuing legal education by an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 240 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the right of an adopted person to have access to the person's original birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child
HB 252 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 260 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, protective orders, and collaborative law.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 261 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to possession of or access to a grandchild and designation of other relatives as managing conservators.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 270 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 299 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 302 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to prohibiting certain health care providers from promoting infant formula.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 307 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 383 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of certain persons to discipline a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to placement of a child with a noncustodial parent or relative to further the best interest of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 409 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the appeal of certain orders regarding children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--Appellate | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child
HB 430 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 437 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to determinations of paternity in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 657 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DONNA HOEDT ACT | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 800 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | DRUG COURTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 983 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1128 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the requirement that the parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship attend parenting classes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1179 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1183 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to distribution of certain child support payments by the state disbursement unit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | SUPREME COURT
HB 1205 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1238 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to distribution of certain child support payments by the state disbursement unit.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION SERVICES | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1256 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the designation of certain adults to exercise child visitation and possession rights on behalf of a parent serving in the armed forces and deployed outside this country.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 1449 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | GARNISHMENT OF WAGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1559 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the offense of violating the terms of a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1635 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to a residential infant care program for mothers confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1685 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an interagency coordinating council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1836 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 1999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the preparation of medical history reports by parents who relinquish children for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2159 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which an international parental child abduction risk factor is present or an international parental child abduction prevention measure has been taken.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 2311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 2331 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the emergency possession of certain abandoned children; providing a penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2789 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to sales tax refunds for certain purchases made by certain grandparents.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Taxation--Sales
HB 2790 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to a subsidized guardianship program to provide financial subsidies to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3006 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements and limitations relating to a person's age, marital status, residency, and relations by consanguinity and affinity; providing criminal penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3135 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the release of certain information held by the Title IV-D agency in connection with child support services provided by the agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Open Records
HB 3263 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney and county attorney in Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY
HB 3388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to court-ordered possession of or access to a child by the child's grandparent, aunt, or uncle.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 41 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 98 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to determining and reporting the health insurance status of children attending public schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance
SB 113 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to prohibiting certain health care providers from promoting infant formula.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 364 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 393 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the exercise of limited possession and visitation rights by a designated person on behalf of a parent serving in the armed forces and deployed outside this country.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 819 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain grandparents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limiting the promotion of infant formula by certain health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | Health Care Providers
SB 1151 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
SB 1153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | GARNISHMENT OF WAGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1178 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the availability of genetic testing in the determination of parentage by the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
SB 1183 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and related health warnings; imposing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to certain fees imposed by the secretary of state and the maximum amount that may be imposed in connection with the adoption of a child in another country.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1410 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 61 79-2 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain community property and to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Property Interests--General
HB 105 79-3 (2006)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
