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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | FATHER'S DAY | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 1037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | 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
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
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 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
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 2059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | 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
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
HB 1223 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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 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 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
SB 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
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
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 573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | 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: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
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 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, 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 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
SB 251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE | SEX EDUCATION
SB 1236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, 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
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 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 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, 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 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 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
SB 820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, 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
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 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 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
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
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 906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 319 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to an exemption from jury service for certain persons with legal custody of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Juries
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 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 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 948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
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 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 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
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 2061 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to financial assistance for voluntary caregivers of a child during an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 228 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to use of a proposed child placement resources form in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
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 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 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 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 798 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to release of a child taken into protective custody by a law enforcement or juvenile probation officer.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement
HB 1014 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
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 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 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 2231 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, ElviraSponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the payment of child support to an individual with actual primary possession of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support
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 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
HB 63 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of, the punishment for, and venue in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the abduction of or interference with the custody of children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 79 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain persons entitled to possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 227 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certain notice requirements in a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement
HB 913 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the conservatorship of, and the possession of and access to, a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1908 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to reasonable efforts to return a child to the child's home in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1909 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2011 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the care of a child taken into possession by a governmental entity without a court order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Law Enforcement
HB 2099 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the determination of the conservatorship of, and the right of possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2265 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the filing requirements in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2274 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to procedures and orders in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Minors--General
HB 2365 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the person entitled under a court order to designate the primary residence of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2482 78-0 (2003)
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
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2858 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to certain hearings relating to a person placed on community supervision for violation of a court order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3217 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to modification of an order for possession of or access to a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3348 78-0 (2003)
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
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1424 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of, certain records regarding, and foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the care of a child taken into possession by a governmental entity without a court order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement
HB 220 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the prosecution of, the punishment for, and venue in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the abduction of or interference with the custody of children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 283 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the terms of a court order for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 397 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 510 77-0 (2001)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain offenses involving children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | Property Interests--General
HB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the modification of an order rendered in a suit; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 597 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the designation of the person having the exclusive right to determine the primary residence of a child and the child's preferences in relation to that designation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 680 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 960 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a person who has a history of abuse or neglect as a sole managing conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1134 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1266 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the identification and location of absent parents and relatives for children removed from their parents' care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1566 77-0 (2001)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to take emergency possession of a child and to the services provided for the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1655 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 2299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to communications between courts regarding simultaneous interstate child custody proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2554 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the transfer of a court's continuing jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--County & Statutory | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2591 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the requirement that a parent provide certain information to the other parent of the child; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3094 77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the standard possession order providing for possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3403 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of visitation centers and visitation exchange facilities by counties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Family--Parent & Child
SB 140 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a determination of conservatorship of, or rights to possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 478 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain children suspected of conduct that violates a penal law who are taken into possession in an emergency without a court order by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 551 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the possession of and access to certain children by parents who have engaged in sexual assault.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 700 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the suspension of a license for failure to comply with the terms of a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 769 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain information be provided in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 783 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 20 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Urging judges who hear family law cases to increase use of alternative dispute resolution and mediation in solving child custody disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD CUSTODY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 32 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the standard possession order for possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 158 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to recovery or possession of or access to certain children and to the offenses of interference with child custody, agreement to abduct from custody, and enticing a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | KIDNAPPING
HB 228 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to an abused child's removal from and return to certain households; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 288 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of, the punishment for, and venue in the prosecution of the offenses of interference with child custody, agreement to abduct from custody, and enticing a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 302 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to mandatory restitution in offenses involving the abduction of or interference with the custody of children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crime Victims Compensation | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 329 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the period of custody necessary for standing 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 414 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 465 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 568 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 586 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the restriction of the parental rights of persons who engage in certain criminal conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 589 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to when an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights may be executed by a parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 697 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the placement of a child in substitute care with a relative.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 735 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a child's choice in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 783 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 988 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the designation of a primary physical residence for a child in an order of joint managing conservatorship of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1006 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship of certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1071 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the designation of the primary residence of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1337 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to evidence of domestic violence in the appointment of a managing conservator for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence
HB 1411 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--General | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the notification of certain persons of the marriage of the person's former spouse; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2242 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2353 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the designation of the primary residence of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2439 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the modification of an order that designates a sole managing conservator for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2596 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the payment of attorney's fees and court costs in certain proceedings involving child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support
HB 2990 76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement of an order for possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3268 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to best interest of the child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3269 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to standard possession guidelines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 147 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the designation of the primary physical residence of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 208 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to protecting against family violence in family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
SB 580 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for violating a court order regarding the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1394 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a joint managing conservator's or possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1652 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the modification of a court order providing for possession of or access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1653 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the modification of a court order providing for possession of or access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1711 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a suit for modification of an order that designates a sole or joint managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1738 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the standard order for possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1815 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the designation of the primary residence of certain children in an order for possession of and access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 113 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the revocation of the license of a security officer who abducts a child and to the offenses of agreement to abduct a child from custody and interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | KIDNAPPING | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 129 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 172 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the offenses of interference with child custody and enticing a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 247 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the offense of enticing a child and creation of the offense of concealing a child's location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 383 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 897 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to grandparent possession of and access to natural and adoptive grandchildren.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 909 70-0 (1987)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to grandparent possession of and access to natural and adoptive grandchildren.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1272 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the creation of the offense of removing a child from a court's jurisdiction and the consequences of conviction for that offense on licensing for certain occupations.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 2328 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to grandparent possession of and access to natural and adoptive grandchildren.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
SB 712 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the activities of private investigators, the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders, and to the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | KIDNAPPING
SB 1019 70-0 (1987)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offenses of interference with child custody and enticing a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1321 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to procedures and practices in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 68 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to actions under Titles 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 167 70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to actions under Title 1 and 2, Family Code, including an action for child support or possession of and access to a child and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 53 70-2 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 237 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to creating offenses for certain conduct involving witnesses who are children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
| CHILD CUSTODY | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 278 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 395 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 732 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the use of a writ of habeas corpus to acquire possession of a child.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 953 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders or who are the subjects of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1434 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the offenses of interference with child custody and enticing a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1556 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKenna, Jan
Relating to the offenses of interference with child custody; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1683 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to procedures to establish and enforce payment of child support, possession of and access to a child, and providing for recognition and enforcement of orders from sister states.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 756 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1056 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders or who are the subjects of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 357 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to civil and criminal liability for taking or failing to take or retain possession of a child without a court order.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 427 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the possession of, access to, and support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 544 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, BobSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to liability for interference with child custody and to court orders providing for possession of or access to a child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 547 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to jurisdiction of suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to the adoption of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 928 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to judicial reviews of the placement of a child with an institution or agency or with a person who is not the child's parent.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 439 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, to jurisdiction, to notice and joinder requirements, and to general powers and duties of courts in suits affecting the parent-child relationship or custody of a child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 229 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a child who is the victim of incest or sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 491 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to court orders concerning the possession of a child alleged to be in danger.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 513 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to civil and criminal liability for taking or failing to take or retain possession of a child without a court order.
House: Judiciary
Committee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 822 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a sexually abused child.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1193 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the effect of a release given by the mother of a newly born child to a hospital or physician authorizing the delivery of the possession of the child to another.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Parent & Child | Hospitals
HB 1244 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cockerham, Jerry
Relating to the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1612 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to search warrants for juveniles under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2280 67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to possession of and access to a child by grandparents.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1559 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 768 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to taking possession of a child under certain circumstances.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 886 66-0 (1979)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the offense of interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the temporary disposition of a child who is the subject of certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1104 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the disposition of children in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 311 65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Maloney, Robert
Defining the offense of solicitation of a child; providing a penalty; increasing the penalty if child is taken out of the county of residence of the parent, guardian, or person standing in the stead of the parent or guardian.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1123 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Nowlin, James
Relating to the best interest of a child in determining questions of managing conservatorship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1153 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus and to certain cross actions and motions involving the right to possession of a child or modification of a decree involving a child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 861 64-0 (1975)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 381 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 721 62-0 (1971)
Author: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to providing for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of minors and incompetents in contested child custody causes.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 301 61-0 (1969)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to provide for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of minors and incompetents in contested child custody causes; providing for a waiting period before trial can be held; providing for payment of expenses.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 342 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to violation of a child custody award; providing a penalty.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 671 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to amending by eliminating from the act the provisions making the judgment in divorce cases as to child custody conform to a jury's determination of custody and further eliminating the provisions permitting demand for a jury trial in child custody cases and adding a provision for payment of child support awards into the registry of the Court, unless the Court order provides otherwise.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 436 57-0 (1961)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to amending a certain Article of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes providing that jury determination of child custody may not be contravened by judgment of the court upon granting a divorce.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 616 56-0 (1959)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton
Relating to the assumption of financial responsibility for the acts of a delinquent child, by persons having custody by order of a Juvenile Court.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 617 56-0 (1959)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton
Relating to the assumption of financial responsibility for the acts of a delinquent child, by persons having custody by order of a Juvenile Court, and relating to the posting of a cash bond by parents or other persons having custody of a delinquent child to assure the compliance of the terms of probation set by the Juvenile Court.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 748 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Relating to providing for suit for custody and support of child or children under eighteen (18) years of age against a parent when said parent was granted a divorce decree in a foreign jurisdiction and the granting court was silent as to custody and support of such children; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey orders.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 609 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to judgments affecting the custody and support of children in divorce cases.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 36 55-2 (1957)
Author: Saul, Charles Leroy | et. al.
Relating to providing for suit for custody and support of child or children under 18 years of age against a parent when said parent was granted a divorce decree in a foreign jurisdiction and the granting court was silent as to custody and support of such children; providing for process, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey orders; providing for payment to the district clerk.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 101 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain acts; prescribing contents of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce; requiring disposition and provision for children under certain ages in any divorce case or subsequent proceeding; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 235 54-0 (1955)
Author: Brashear, R. Paul
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under eighteen years old; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any orders; providing for payment to the district clerk; providing for procedure in the event a divorce action is filed and child support and child custody orders are entered therein; making this Act cumulative of other remedies.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 39 54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under eighteen years of age; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, process, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any orders; providing for payment to the district clerk; providing for procedure in the event a divorce action is filed and child support and child custody orders are entered therein; making this Act cumulative of other remedies.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support
SB 87 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain Acts requiring petitions and cross-petitions for divorce to contain information relative to children of the parties to the marriage; making provisions relative to custody and support of children under 18 years of age in event divorce is granted; providing for further proceedings relative to custody and support and fixing venue of such suits; authorizing inquiry into surroundings and circumstances affecting custody and support; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor; authorizing enforcement of court orders by contempt proceedings after notice.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 152 53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Acts to prescribe contents and verification of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 297 52-0 (1951)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben | et. al.
Relating to providing for suit against a parent who fails to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under sixteen years old; providing for suit between parents to determine custody in certain cases; providing for venue, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey any order.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 391 52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain articles pertaining to the custody, care, education and support of minor children so as to give any District Court where a minor child and the legal guardian have resided for six months jurisdiction to enforce, amend, change or make such order concerning the child as it deems necessary, including the power of contempt in such cases providing for filing such suits, notice and making certain certified copies of records prima facie evidence and also giving the Court power to allow reasonable attorneys fees.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 214 49-0 (1945)
Author: Cato, Arthur
Relating to making it a misdemeanor and punishable by fine and imprisonment to charge any fee or compensation for the placement or transfer of guardianship of any child under 15 years of age.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Human Services--Child Services
HB 630 48-0 (1943)
Author: Goodman, James H.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by adding a provision that in case any child is adjudged to be dependent or neglected, the parent or other responsible person may be compelled to contribute to the support of such child even though the right of control over the child has been terminated.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Support | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child
HB 451 40-0 (1927)
Author: Shearer, Dr. Amon Robert | et. al.
Relating to maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene; accepting the provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved December 23, 1921 and known as the "Sheppard-Towner Act," providing that the work shall be carried on through the State Board of Health, through its Bureau of Child Hygiene.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Relations
SB 295 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to the interest of maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene, accepting the provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved December 23, 1921, as amended by the Sixty-ninth Congress by an Act approved January 22, 1927.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Human Relations
HB 86 38-0 (1923)
Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice
Relating to providing for the assistance by the county of any mother unable to properly provide for her children, where the father of such children is either dead, in a State Institution, or where she I compelled by divorce to have the entire care and custody of such children without assistance from the father.
| CHILD CUSTODY | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 103 38-0 (1923)
Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner | et. al.
Relating to the interest of maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene; accepting provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved November 23, 1921, entitled "An Act for the promotion of the welfare and hygiene of maternity and infancy and for other purposes", commonly known as the Sheppard-Tower Act.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services
HB 44 23-0 (1893)
Relating to authorizing the rescue of girls and boys under the age of twelve years from the custody of improper persons.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child
HB 356 23-0 (1893)
Relating to preventing and punishing persons enticing or decoying minors away from the custody of their parents or guardians, and to give certain benevolent institutions and orphans homes the rights of guardians over minors surrendered to such institutions and homes for support and education.
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Crimes Against
