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
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
HB 3653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
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
SB 205 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
HB 3859 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to exemptions from the application of certain financial assistance eligibility requirements for certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
SB 823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to asset exclusions in the determination of eligibility for financial assistance benefits for certain persons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 665 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Commending Texas grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
HB 1296 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to providing monetary assistance to certain grandparents caring for their grandchildren.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
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
HB 3361 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit coverage for children and grandchildren.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
SB 982 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain grandparents for foster care payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 820 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain grandparents for foster care payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to payments to certain grandparents who provide care for children whose parents are deceased.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 617 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the operation of public school transportation systems.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 902 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1066 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to health benefits coverage of grandchildren.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2103 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to allowing a grandparent to receive financial assistance benefits on behalf of a dependent child in certain situations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 297 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 24 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to access to a child by certain grandparents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 43 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the placement of a child taken into custody by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 953 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the conducting of a driver education course by the student's grandparent or stepparent.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1338 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a grandparent's access to a grandchild.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3524 76-0 (1999)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance and services to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1423 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance and services to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
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
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
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
HB 807 68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the rights of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
SB 79 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to access rights to a child by grandparents of the child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2280 67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to possession of and access to a child by grandparents.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 93 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the purchase of certain types of insurance by state departments and agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1269 66-0 (1979)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to a Foster Grandparents Program administered by the Governor's Committee on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1064 65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to access to and possession of a child by a grandparents under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1586 65-0 (1977)
Author: Stubbeman, David
Relating to grandparents' visitation rights.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 213 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Head, Fred
Cerating in the natural grandparents the right of reasonable access to an adopted child or child whose parent-child relationship has been terminated; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
HB 898 64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to court-ordered visitation by grandparents.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 548 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Clark, Jim
Relating to and creating in the natural grandparents the right of reasonable access to an adopted child or child whose parent-child relationship has been terminated.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Read second time
SB 956 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the right of visitation by a grandparent or grandparents with a grandchild who has been adopted by another grandparent or other grandparents.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 236 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the rights of grandparents to visit a child who has been the subject of a divorce and custody proceeding.
