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
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
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
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
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.
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
HB 176
87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
HB 82
87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1236
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 906
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
HB 6
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3269
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to standard possession guidelines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1612
67-0 (1981)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to search warrants for juveniles under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2280
67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to possession of and access to a child by grandparents.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
SB 342
59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to violation of a child custody award; providing a penalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 609
55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to judgments affecting the custody and support of children in divorce cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.