HB 1386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to contracts for family support services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
HB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring post-placement review and reporting for child-placing agencies providing international adoption services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1854 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to adoption by a stepparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children adopted from the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective services, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee payment program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher 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
HB 928 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to notify certain organizations regarding the adoption of certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 3096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the recruitment and evaluation of foster care providers and the placement of children with foster care providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the payment by prospective adoptive parents of certain expenses of the birth mother.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 4241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for a person conducting an adoption evaluation.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to certain information provided to prospective adoptive parents by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to access to certain health records and information regarding a child placed for adoption.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consent voluntary adoption registries.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain duties of a parent or guardian regarding information in reports prepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services in adoption cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse to facilitate embryo adoption and the provision by physicians of embryo adoption information to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
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 1781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to access by a sibling of a child separated from the sibling due to an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a committee to study adoption practices in this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 314 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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 201 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to persons entitled to notice of and to participation in certain hearings regarding a child in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1014 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to access to birth records of certain adopted children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 2776 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to adoption services of the Department of Family and Protective Services with respect to sibling groups.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 714 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to access to birth records of certain adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 912 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to 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
SB 1402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to records and certain information in those records regarding a child placed for adoption.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 42 83-2 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of an adoption education course before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties.
Filed
HB 121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 415 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 769 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 835 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a report on efforts made by the Department of Family and Protective Services to place children in adoptive homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2968 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to suits for adoption of a child in certain cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2080 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2860 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance programs in connection with certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file suit to adopt a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4470 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
SB 231 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of a child who has an adjudicated, presumed, or acknowledged father.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: England, Kirk
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1411 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance programs in connection with certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2080 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to treating and reducing child abuse and neglect and improving child welfare, including providing assistance for adoptive parents and foster care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 525 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 772 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the powers and duties of domestic relations offices and the conducting of social studies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1359 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of a monthly subsidy that may be paid under adoption assistance agreements for certain children with special needs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1703 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2702 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions and health benefits coverage subsidies for certain adopted children.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 3537 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, JuanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the adoption of a child by a person serving in the military.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 221 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 804 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to standing for certain persons to file a suit for the adoption of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 872 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the maximum amount of a monthly subsidy that may be paid under adoption assistance agreements for certain children with special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1098 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to a subsidy for health benefits coverage for certain adopted children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the adoption incentive program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to inheritance rights of adopted adults.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 240 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the right of an adopted person to have access to the person's original birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the preparation of medical history reports by parents who relinquish children for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 364 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to certain fees imposed by the secretary of state and the maximum amount that may be imposed in connection with the adoption of a child in another country.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 233 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to standing to file a suit requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or adoption.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 806 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of foreign adoptions and the issuance of a supplementary birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 916 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to a petition for the adoption of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 980 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the circumstances under which a child may be adopted.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1497 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the adoption of an adult.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1648 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file suit to adopt a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1689 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to certain agreements in connection with an adoption order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1746 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain adopted students.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2203 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2886 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain certificates and reports filed with the bureau of vital statistics.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2979 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the right of an adopted person to have access to the person's original birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 151 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the recognition of foreign adoptions and the issuance of a supplementary birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 579 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records in an adoption placement by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 53 78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the right of an adopted person to have access to the person's original birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 25 78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the right of an adopted person to have access to the person's original birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to eligibility of certain employees for unemployment compensation benefits after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 590 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of biological siblings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
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 1632 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain requirements in connection with suits for the termination of the parent-child relationship and the adoption of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1634 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain payments allowed in an adoption case.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1635 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to standing to file a suit requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or adoption.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1767 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain information available to adopted persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 1921 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the continuation of adoption assistance after the 18th birthday of certain children.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2094 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for advertising for the adoption of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2261 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the issuance of a supplementary birth certificate for certain adopted persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3063 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to certain records pertaining to adoptions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3341 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to health insurance coverage for adopted children.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 1000 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of foreign adoptions and the issuance of a supplementary birth certificate.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1064 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to adoption services of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services with respect to sibling groups.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 13 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 382 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to placing a child in a foster home or adoptive home.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 468 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to a direct or collateral attack on the validity of certain orders affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the hearing date on an adoption.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1181 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the placement of certain children for adoption or in substitute care.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1622 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the parent-child relationship and to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2086 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the terms of an adoption order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2294 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the identification and location of absent parents and relatives for children removed from their parents' care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2355 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the adoption, protection, and placement of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 2356 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to adoptions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the involvement of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in the adoption of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 3741 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of certain child-care facilities, family homes, and child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1754 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the identification and location of absent parents and relatives for children removed from their parents' care.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 999 75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, Carolyn
Relating to the validity of adoption orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1835 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1900 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3200 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Adoptive Parent Registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 52 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Galloway, Carolyn
Relating to the validity of certain orders affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 669 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to incentives for adoptive parents of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 670 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to adoption incentives for licensed child-placing agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1445 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 655 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to parents and children and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1106 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to prohibiting the advertisement for placement of a child for adoption; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Postponed in committee
HB 1107 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to preparation and distribution by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of an adoption information form.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1108 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to requiring a criminal background check for a prospective adoptive parent.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1109 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to a mandatory study into the circumstances and condition of the home of a person seeking to adopt a child.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to adoption of a child by a foster parent.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2262 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to prohibiting the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in adoption or foster care placements.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2468 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services on programs for promoting the adoption of and provision of services to minority children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HB 2482 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the establishment of a registry for the adoption of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 49 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the offense of the unauthorized placement of a child for adoption.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 161 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to adoption services.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 169 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the interstate placement of and assistance to children; creating offenses and providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 176 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures affecting the parent-child relationship, including the regulation of adoption procedures; creating offenses and providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 291 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to voluntary adoption registries.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1487 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Conley, Karyne
Relating to prohibiting the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in adoption or foster care placements.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 196 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, KaryneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting the consideration of race in adoptions and foster care.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 957 73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the review of placement of a child under the care of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1861 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the regulation of adoption procedures; creating an offense.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 19 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the regulation of adoption procedures; creating offenses and providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 329 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the consideration of race or ethnicity as a primary factor in adoptions and foster care placements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
HB 1685 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment of statewide computer listings of children in the care of the Texas Department of Human Services who are available for adoption and of parents available to adopt.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2104 72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to services and programs offered by the Texas Department of Human Services to a family after an adoption.
House: Human Services
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2123 72-0 (1991)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the completion of a social study before making certain temporary orders in a suit in which an adoption is sought.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2151 72-0 (1991)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the preparation of a social study in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HCR 135 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the practices of confidential intermediaries in adoptions.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1270 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to services and programs offered by the Texas Department of Human Services to a family after an adoption.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1447 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to requirements of a social study in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1530 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to minimum standards promulgated by the Department of Human Services for child-placing agencies and to records pertaining to children placed for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 113 71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the preparation of a social study in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 188 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to provision of certain health insurance benefits to certain adopted children.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 875 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information on the sexual or physical abuse of a child in the social history report prepared for the child's adoption.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 879 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the preparation of a social study in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1134 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to access to records concerning a child after the entry of a decree of adoption and to records kept by the Texas Department of Human Services after the entry of decrees in suits affecting the parent-child....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1136 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to the preparation of a social study in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1379 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the filing of a petition that requests the adoption of a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1806 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to children placed for adoption, postadoption services for adoptees and the adoptive families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2694 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to children placed for adoption.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2939 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the authority of certain statutory county courts to grant adoption of adults.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1372 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the preparation of a social study in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1374 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to access to records concerning a child after the entry of a decree of adoption and to confidential records kept by district clerks, by the Texas Department of Human Services, and by the Texas Department of ...
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1505 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to children placed for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 40 70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the criminal records of proposed adoptive parents.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 82 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to assistance for certain adopted children and to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to enter into reciprocity agreements with agencies of other states to provide assistance for those children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 128 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, PaulSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the waiver of certain pre-adoption report requirements.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 931 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to health, social, educational, and genetic history reports in suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 962 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the disclosure of confidential information concerning adoptions and to the offense of impersonating certain persons with the intent to secure confidential information from a mutual consent voluntary adoption registry.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 1282 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to provision of maternity benefits for mothers of adopted children.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1994 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to access to confidential information contained in birth records and indexes maintained by the Texas Department of Health and local registrars of births.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1996 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the case files and records of a licensed child-placing agency.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 546 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to emergency disclosure of the identity of a birth parent.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 655 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to provision of maternity benefits for mothers of adopted children.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 656 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to health, social, educational, and genetic history reports in suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1057 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to minimum standards for and the qualifications of persons conducting social studies before an adoption.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 1276 69-0 (1985)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to assistance for certain adopted children and to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Resources to enter into reciprocity agreements with agencies of other states to provide assistance for those children.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1431 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 267 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to medical care and financial assistance for certain adopted children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 832 69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
SB 1055 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to adoption by estoppel of a child who dies before its adoption is finalized and to the birth and death records of that child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 29 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of the department of human resources to obtain criminal records of a person providing or applying to provide adoptive or foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
HB 422 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to medical care subsidies for certain adopted children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 753 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the reproduction and maintenance of the records of adoption proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 914 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to medical assistance and counseling for certain expectant mothers and mothers and their parents.
House: Human Services
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1128 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, DonSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to records of births, deaths, and fetal deaths, enforcement of the vital statistics law, and providing a hearing for a person whose application for a copy of a record is refused.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1174 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the establishment and funding of mutual consent voluntary adoption registries and the maintenance and confidentiality of, and access to, adoption records and birth certificates; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1370 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, RollinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the filing and docketing of certain suits for adoption.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1859 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to the eligibility to adopt a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SB 371 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Polk, Mary
Relating to medical care subsidies for certain adopted children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 777 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to mutual consent voluntary adoption registries and the maintenance and confidentiality of and access to adoption records and birth certificates; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 512 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to adoption services of the Texas Department of Human Resources for hard-to-place children.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1247 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to the adoption of children by family members and to the appointment by family members as conservators for children.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 2093 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, Buck
Relating to eligibility to adopt a child.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HCR 207 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Memorializing Congress to provide tax deduction for adoption fees and costs.
House: Rules Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 210 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Directing Department of Human Resources to continue full assistance to private adoption agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 214 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to adoption services of the Texas Department of Human Resources for hard-to-place children.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 1003 67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to eligibility to adopt a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1222 67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, Dee
Relating to form and contents of birth certificates.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1227 66-0 (1979)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to authority of county child welfare boards.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 196 66-0 (1979)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to payments for the benefit of hard-to-place adopted children.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 217 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Allred, Dave
Relating to the offense by certain persons of offering to accept, agreeing to accept or accepting or offering to give, agreeing to give, or giving a thing of value for a child for the purpose of adoption; providing certain exceptions to the application of the Act; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 371 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to exempting physicians and attorneys from provisions of the Public Welfare Act of 1941, as amended, requiring a license for certain activities relating to the placement of children for adoption.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1041 64-0 (1975)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the adoption of a child by a stepparent in certain circumstances without a prior termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1166 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the adoption of a child in certain circumstances without a prior termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1571 64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to material to be sent to the department of public welfare by the clerk of the district court on the entry of a decree of adoption.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1672 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to providing certain benefits for adopted children under certain policies, contracts, and certificates of accident and sickness insurance.
House: Insurance
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 2021 64-0 (1975)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to bringing a child into the state for placement for adoption.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
SB 34 64-0 (1975)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Allred, Dave
Relating to offering or agreeing to give or accept or giving or accepting anything of value for children for the purpose of adoption; providing a penalty.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 445 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to exempting attorneys providing certain legal services from provisions of the Public Welfare Act of 1941.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 763 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to placement of hard-to-place children for adoption and for financial assistance; authorizing use of state funds under certain circumstances.
House: Social Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 816 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"Sponsor: Maloney, Robert
Relating to material to be sent to the Department of Public Welfare by the clerk of the District Court on the entry of a decree of adoption; eliminating certain provisions as to handling subsequent inquiries or records concerning an adopted child.
House: Judiciary Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 928 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to bringing a child into the state for placement for adoption.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 262 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sutton, G.J.Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to the adoption of children by members of the same race.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 303 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to assessment of costs for adoption investigation services in the probation department for Wichita County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 1639 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to costs for adoption investigation services in a probation department; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 470 62-0 (1971)
Author: Graves, Curtis M.Sponsor: Jordan, Barbara
Relating to a program to assist families in the adoption of hard-to-place children.
HB 1428 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to the adoption of negro and white children.
HB 1572 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to the adoption of a white child by a negro person and of a negro child by a white person.
HB 94 61-0 (1969)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to the time when an adoption hearing may be held.
HB 844 60-0 (1967)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to the petition and service of process in adoption proceedings involving non-consenting parents.
SB 193 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to adoption by a married person who is not legally an adult.
SB 582 60-0 (1967)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the petition and service of process in adoption proceedings involving non-consenting parents; prescribing a limitation of actions.
HB 264 59-0 (1965)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee
Relating to the time for hearing a petition for adoption.
HB 1024 59-0 (1965)
Author: Johnson, Jacob Edgar "Jake"
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee in adoption cases filed in counties having a population of more than 1,200,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 354 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the confidentiality of adoption records filed with the State Department of Public Welfare.
HB 146 58-0 (1963)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to providing notice to parents who have not executed instruments consenting to adoption.
HB 389 58-0 (1963)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to clarifying the adoption procedure and to safeguarding the confidentiality of the records in the case of the children of parents whose parental rights have been terminated by the Juvenile Court or other court of competent jurisdiction.
HB 710 58-0 (1963)
Author: Brown, Donald M. "Don"
Relating to repealing Section 8 of Chapter 177, Acts of the 42nd Legislature, 1931, which is codified in Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes as Article 46a.
HB 712 58-0 (1963)
Author: Brown, Donald M. "Don"
Relating to repealing Section 4 of Chapter 428, Acts of the 50th Legislature, 1947, which is codified as Article 46b-1 in Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
HB 957 57-0 (1961)
Author: Wilson, J. Edgar
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the confidentiality of adoption records filed with the State Department of Public Welfare.
HB 1037 57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco
Relating to amending a certain Act clarifying the adoption procedure in the cases of the children of parents whose parental rights have been terminated by the Juvenile Court or other court of competent jurisdiction.
HB 651 55-0 (1957)
Author: Isaacks, Maud
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the status of adopted children for inheritance and other purposes.
HB 201 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hunt, Billy Eugene
Relating to adoptions; amending Statutes so as to permit the court to do all acts pertaining to adoptions in either term time or vacation.
HB 146 52-0 (1951)
Author: Abington, William Henry
Relating to amending certain acts by prescribing certain facts relating to petitioner and child to be included in petitions for the adoption of a minor child; amending Statutes relating to the written consent necessary for the adoption of a child, and providing exceptions; relating to the status of adopted children for inheritance and other purposes; relating to the validation of adoptions.
HB 328 52-0 (1951)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that the petitioner for adoption of a child, and the child to be adopted, if fourteen (14) years of age or over be required to attend the adoption hearing, and providing an exception for certain members of the Armed Services of the United States of America.
SB 38 52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending certain acts prescribing certain facts relating to petitioner and child to be included in petitions for the adoption of a minor child.
HB 892 51-0 (1949)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to provide for re-adoption with written consent of foster parents and upon compliance with the General Laws of this State relating to adopting proceedings; providing for inheritance.
SB 84 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for legal relationship between an adopted child and its parent or parents by adoption; providing a saving clause.
HB 37 50-0 (1947)
Author: Oltorf, Frank Calvert "Posh" | et. al.
Relating to permitting the State Department of Public Welfare to have access to information on adoptions as reported to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Department of Health; providing for certain additional information, and providing for the safeguarding of the confidential nature of adoption records.
HB 221 50-0 (1947)
Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry
Relating to permitting the adoption of adults in the same manner as is now provided for the adoption of minors.
HB 369 50-0 (1947)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for the adoption of minors; validating adoption; providing a severance or a saving clause.
SB 28 50-0 (1947)
Author: Chadick, T. C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, permitting the State Department of Public Welfare to have access to information on adoptions as reported to the Bureau of Vital Statistics; repealing clause; saving clause.
SB 169 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the adoption of minors, establishing legal relations between the children and parents by adoption, establishing and protecting adopted children's right to inherit; providing a severance or a saving clause.
HB 637 49-0 (1945)
Author: Files, Rae Mandette
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for a uniform system of reporting adoptions to the State Department of Public Welfare; providing a repealing clause; providing a saving clause.
HB 386 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to amending certain Act by providing procedure for annulment of adoption.
HB 628 48-0 (1943)
Author: Goodman, James H. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that if the husband is deceased, divorced, or permanently or temporarily outside the limits of the United States or if his whereabouts are unknown, the mother shall have the right to file with the local registrar the certificate of marriage to which may be attached a birth certificate for each child giving certain information.
SB 83 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that the degree entered in adoption proceedings shall designate the natural parent or parents thereby deprived of parental status and rights, and providing that the adoption laws shall not be construed to deprive any natural parent, except the parent designated in the adoption proceedings of such natural parent's status, rights and duties.
HB 770 47-0 (1941)
Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl
Relating to amending certain Acts changing residence requirements of petitioner, and redefining venue; prescribing duties of the Division of Child Welfare in respect to investigation for the Courts in adoption proceedings.
SB 368 47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Acts by changing residency requirements of petitioner, and redefining venue; prescribing duties of the Division of Child Welfare or its agent in respect to investigation for the Courts in adoption proceedings.
HB 457 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending a certain Article relating to petitions for adoption so as to provide for hearings thereon during vacation of court.
HB 508 46-0 (1939)
Author: Allison, Alvin Ray
Relating to requiring the consent of the Division of Child Welfare and the Division of Public Welfare, State Board of Control for importation of children; declaring a penalty in violation of such provision.
HB 614 46-0 (1939)
Author: Segrist, Kal | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act by providing for the filing of the birth record of an adopted child in the local registrar's office.
SB 253 46-0 (1939)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to laws governing adoption of children.
HB 1016 45-0 (1937)
Author: Rutta, Charles D.
Relating to providing for waiver of notice in adoption cases where living parents have abandoned child for five (5) years and cannot be located.
HB 732 44-0 (1935)
Author: Bradford, Clyde | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 40th Legislature (1st C.S.); proceedings in adoption of children.
SB 19 43-2 (1934)
Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob"
Relating to validating the adoption papers that were signed by the adopting parent or parents prior to January 1st, 1923, and making the Acts of adoption prior thereto valid, whether the adoption papers were authenticated or acknowledged as deeds are required to be, or whether same were filed for record prior to the death of the adopting parent or parents.
SB 383 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to providing for the adoption of minors, establishing legal relations between the children and adopted parents and repealing Title 3 of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, Revision of 1925.
SB 319 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to providing that any person may be named as beneficiary in any policy issued by a legal reserve life insurance company on the life of another to whom he or she is related by affinity within the third degree or by consanguinity within the fourth degree.
HB 29 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hull, Thomas Phillip
Relating to amending legislation relating to the adoption of heirs, so as to permit the adoption of minors only as legal heir, and defining and designating the rights, privileges, and inheritances of heirs by adoption.
SB 46 36-3 (1920)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to amending certain laws providing for the adoption of a child where the parent or parents have voluntarily abandoned such child.
HB 325 34-0 (1915)
Author: Beason, Augustine L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws providing the manner of adoption by any person of another to be his legal heir, providing for the authentication or acknowledgment and recording of the statement in writing evidencing such adoption and providing further that such statement in writing shall be recorded in the General Land Office.
HB 16 30-0 (1907)
Author: Savage, Robert Russell
Relating to amending certain statute relating to adoption of children, by providing for the transfer, by the natural to the adoptive parents, of the custody and parental authority over an adopted child.
