HB 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the definition of child abuse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain policies and procedures for health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 658 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain Department of Family and Protective Services contractors who participate in a child abuse or neglect investigation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant person's use of a controlled substance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | RESTRAINTS
HB 2572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain prohibited conduct by an employee of a public school and the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the investigation or determination of abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability and the provision of certain services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to repealing the Texas Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System grant program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD ABUSE | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to an external audit of investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 4267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the procedures for removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 4269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 4480 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection
HB 4696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the making and investigation of complaints alleging violations of certain health facility licensing requirements, and the content of the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to monthly reports of certain activity of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 5026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 5193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to court orders to aid an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 673 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reporting and investigating certain causes of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the procedures for removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to hospital reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Vasut, Cody
Relating to admissibility and disclosure of certain evidence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the central registry of names of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | RESTRAINTS
SJR 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of certain rights in an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to request an administrative review of the department's findings after an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to reporting the serious bodily injury of a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a required court finding of abuse or neglect before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the procedures required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services and to reports of child abuse or neglect; creating a civil cause of action.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain Department of Family and Protective Services procedures during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to creating a database of individuals found by the Department of Family and Protective Services to have abused or neglected a child two or more times.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to possession or promotion of child sexual abuse material; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the duty to report child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 4014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to monthly reports of certain activity of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the continuation of the MEDCARES grant program and transfer of the oversight and administration of the program from the Department of State Health Services to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the use of opinions from medical professionals in making certain determinations relating to the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS CHILDREN'S COMMISSION
SB 1603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the documentation of child abuse; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 2033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 89 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 127 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 181 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 296 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 9 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD ABUSE | CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported engrossed
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Family--Family Violence
HB 38 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 39 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 26 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, VictoriaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1498 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing certain public and private school administrators with information regarding certain child abuse and neglect investigations and allegations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 3121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim study of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in cases involving abuse and other harmful conduct engaged in by a party.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Legislature | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct certain interviews of a child who is the subject of a report of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH CAMPS
SB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Crimes Against | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 821 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the abuse of a child, termination of the parent-child relationship, and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing certain public and private school administrators with information regarding certain child abuse and neglect investigations and allegations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--District | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect, including the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE
SB 1544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to administrative review of investigations of reports of child abuse or neglect.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 1547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a body worn camera pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and adults in a residential or inpatient hospice facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE
SB 2091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an audio recording device pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
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
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to procedures for ordering the required participation in services in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to investigations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation and to child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 287 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child applicable to investigations of abuse and neglect in certain facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the response time for investigating a report of abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 697 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the inadmissibility of certain information in court as evidence of abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a system for assessing the potential risk of harm to children in child protective services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to child and family support services for families in crisis, including authorization agreements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to child sexual abuse prevention training for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1869 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to obtaining information from the child abuse and neglect central registry regarding certain individuals who have or will have direct contact with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the procedures for identifying and notifying relevant federal agencies about certain child abuse and neglect investigations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Military & Veterans
HB 2190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the full investigation of certain reports of child abuse and neglect made to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2848 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to consultations with contracted physician networks and physician systems during certain investigations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for removing certain persons' names from the child abuse and neglect central registry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to prevention and early intervention services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | County Government--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3098 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to secondary trauma support, case assignment, and caseload management for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3477 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILD ABUSE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain procedures regarding addition or removal of names from the central registry of individuals found to have abused or neglected a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies or under contract with a state agency, including foster care, child protective, relative and kinship caregiver support, prevention and early intervention health care, and adoption services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Legislature | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the administrative closure of certain reported cases of child abuse or neglect made to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse and neglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1063 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
SB 1128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to access to the central child abuse and neglect registry by certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to requiring the use of multidisciplinary teams appointed by children's advocacy centers in certain child abuse investigations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 2181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Labor--Management Relations
HB 262 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse personnel action against a school district employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Child Protection | Labor--Management Relations
HB 851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1395 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safety check alert list.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2039 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2053 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain programs provided to families of children at risk for abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2651 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to law enforcement agency investigations of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement
HB 2652 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain investigations of reports of child abuse or neglect and procedures for foster homes after a report of abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
HB 2677 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 4111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the release of certain child fatality and near fatality information for abused or neglected children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to investigations of and procedures for reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 60 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to video recordings made by children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 144 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 949 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the release of certain child fatality and near-fatality information for abused or neglected children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1014 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1406 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safety check alert list.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1564 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the definition of neglect of a child, the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases, and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the duty to report child abuse or neglect.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection
HB 8 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain public and private institutions of higher education for failure by an administrator to report child abuse or neglect; creating a civil penalty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Faculty | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 748 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a waiver allowing the Department of Family and Protective Services to use certain federal funds to test innovation strategies in child welfare programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1010 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the penalty for causing certain assaultive physical contact with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1100 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to eligibility of children's advocacy centers for contracts to provide services for children and family members in child abuse and neglect cases and to investigations of those cases.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection
HB 1152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 1205 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of and procedures for reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to creating an advisory committee to study child abuse and neglect fatalities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT FATALITIES, COMMISSION TO | Family--Child Protection | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECT OUR KIDS COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1679 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the flexible response system for investigations of child abuse or neglect reports by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an additional fee for certain birth records to fund child abuse prevention programs; imposing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3259 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain investigation records in child abuse and neglect cases and to information regarding a child available to prospective adoptive parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain anonymous reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and training regarding child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to maintaining and reporting certain information regarding certain child abuse or neglect cases and the provision of mental health services for children in those cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 245 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to eligibility of children's advocacy centers for contracts to provide services for children and family members in child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection
SB 384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the flexible response system for investigations of child abuse or neglect reports by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 939 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to records and certain information in those records regarding a child placed for adoption.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1788 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the duties of the Council on Children and Families and creating a committee to advise the council on child abuse prevention issues.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | COUNCIL ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES | Family--Child Protection
HB 794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1194 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2210 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the release of certain information regarding child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records
HB 2324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect by school district employees and records of training regarding child abuse and neglect for certain child-care facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the protection of children from abuse or neglect; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Abortion | CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2701 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2706 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nash, Barbara
Relating to a study of child abuse or neglect committed by a foster child against another foster child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in Bexar County to provide an educational course to certain parents on the effects of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 471 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to public school, child-placing agency, and day-care center policies addressing sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a task force for the development of a strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WELFARE | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1414 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 124 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admissibility in certain proceedings of certain hearsay statements made by a young child or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Disabilities, Persons with | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 1041 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to school district policies addressing sexual abuse of children and establishment of a state strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | JENNA'S LAW | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1315 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to access to information regarding reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 1608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Juries | Family--Child Protection
HB 2846 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements made by a child abuse victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an administrative law judge to order the release of certain information relating to a child abuse and neglect investigation.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection
HB 3564 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct constituting the offense of indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4157 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 4255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the protection of children by enforcing compulsory public school attendance requirements, ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and ensuring that births are reported and to the prosecution of the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 4569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Health & Safety
HR 2966 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2080.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| CHILD ABUSE | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | STRATEGIC PLANS | WELFARE
SB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
SB 285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment for violating certain orders requiring the removal of the alleged perpetrator from the home of an abused child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 788 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
SB 1050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain information relating to child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records
SB 1062 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
SB 1064 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 1675 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Juries | Family--Child Protection
SB 1767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to practices and procedures in child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
SB 1877 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System grant program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | STRATEGIC PLANS | WELFARE
SR 1091 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2080.
Reported enrolled
| CHILD ABUSE | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | STRATEGIC PLANS | WELFARE
HB 662 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 777 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to fees charged in connection with certain teen courts, the sentencing of juveniles in juvenile court, and the functions of the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1035 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements made by a victim of abuse who is a child or a disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1972 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem representing a child in a child abuse proceeding.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2128 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation prevention training for certain public or private institutions of higher education employees and volunteers who work at programs for minors.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2719 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to a limitation on judge-ordered community supervision for a defendant convicted of first-degree felony injury to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2756 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3015 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3332 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to certain interviews conducted in investigations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Child Protection
HB 3455 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 3505 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3965 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to duties of a parent in the parent-child relationship to report, creating an offense and providing a penalty and other family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Meeting cancelled
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 758 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to child protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 877 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to a limitation on judge-ordered community supervision for certain defendants convicted of first-degree felony injury to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1188 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1411 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1456 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to information and training for public school educators in the prevention of child abuse.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1457 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the establishment of a strategy for reducing child abuse and neglect and improving child welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | RESTRUCTURING SUBSTITUTE CARE SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
HB 198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 546 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 800 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | DRUG COURTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 801 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to training for Department of Family and Protective Services personnel receiving reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD ABUSE | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 802 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | KIDNAPPING | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1405 79-0 (2005)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to requiring continuing education for teachers in the detection of child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Child Protection
HB 1857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to costs attendant to certain child sexual assault and related convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1970 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reports and investigations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Child Protection
HB 2099 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2669 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sentencing of juveniles in juvenile court and the functions of the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2851 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records
HB 3350 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the duty to report child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection
HR 2197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services and certain family law matters; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 22 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the care and custody of foster children and the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services concerning the care and custody of those children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MISSING CHILDREN | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 908 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 990 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation for certain persons who work at youth camps.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS | YOUTH CAMPS
SR 1061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 263 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment and operation of children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 439 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay for expert witnesses in criminal cases based on child abuse or the death of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crime Victims Compensation | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 1043 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1469 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to privileged communications in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Religion
HB 1571 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
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
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1752 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 1869 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | VIDEOCONFERENCING | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2274 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to procedures and orders in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Minors--General
HB 2408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 3113 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Tagged
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection
SB 143 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to report child abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 669 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 747 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 969 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the punishment for the offense of assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1132 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1488 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the misconduct of a person who is employed by or is seeking employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 1490 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain investigation requirements and other procedures in connection with an allegation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--General | Human Services--Child Services | PARENTAL RIGHTS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 360 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child
HB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the modification of an order rendered in a suit; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 960 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a person who has a history of abuse or neglect as a sole managing conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the investigation by a local law enforcement agency of certain reports alleging child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2721 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay for expert witnesses in criminal cases based on child abuse or the death of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crime Victims Compensation | WITNESSES
HB 3381 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF TEXAS COUNCIL | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3473 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report child abuse or neglect.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 104 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to requiring continuing education for teachers in the detection of child abuse and neglect.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 140 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a determination of conservatorship of, or rights to possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 664 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons in certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 904 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 915 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the requirement that certain conduct under the Penal Code be reported as child abuse.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1227 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse a children's advocacy center for certain services provided to or on behalf of victims of child abuse.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS | Crime Victims Compensation | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1349 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence | Family--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1475 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF TEXAS COUNCIL | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 159 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the reporting of child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 228 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to an abused child's removal from and return to certain households; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to report certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--General | WITNESSES
HB 291 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to instruction concerning child safety issues for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to reporting child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 463 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to civil and criminal liability for failure to report child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 464 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 466 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to appointing a guardian ad litem for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Health & Safety | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 887 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the murder of a child under certain circumstances as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1203 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to conduct constituting the offense of sexual performance by a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1387 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to investigating certain deaths and performing autopsies on certain bodies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
HB 2046 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain education and training provided in the detection, investigation, and documentation of cases of child abuse and neglect and to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay the expenses of that education and training.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crime Victims Compensation | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2074 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect by law enforcement agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2157 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2192 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the requirement that certain persons receive training in recognizing child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 2531 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to training for public school educators in recognizing and reporting incidents of possible abuse or neglect of children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3112 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3778 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to coordination by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3838 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the protection of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child
SB 80 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to report certain offenses committed against children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--General | WITNESSES
SB 145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 325 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 389 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to investigating certain deaths and performing autopsies on certain bodies.
Senate: Health Services
Left pending in committee
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
SB 559 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1758 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 651 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship based on certain criminal conduct by a parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1929 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the investigation and reporting of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors
HB 1951 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to reports and investigations of the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 1993 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to reporting child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1996 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to civil and criminal liability for failure to report child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Minors | Resolutions--Memorial
HB 1997 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2490 75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect during the pendency of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 2615 75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, AnnaSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain findings concerning an allegation of child abuse or neglect in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 3039 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to review of placement of children who are alleged to be victims of extreme conduct under the care of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Minors | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF
HB 3345 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect during the pendency of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
SB 116 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to investigations of and the offense of failure to report alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals in certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
SB 117 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for purposes of investigations concerning children in certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors
SB 181 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and the protection of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/98
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Minors | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF
HB 591 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to training for certain law enforcement professionals.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 647 74-0 (1995)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the modification of an order providing for a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on a conviction for child abuse; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
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
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN | Minors | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Statutory Revision | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
HB 975 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to requiring the reporting of substance abuse by a pregnant woman as child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Women
HB 1210 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the Child Abuse Program Evaluation Committee.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM EVALUATION COMMITTEE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 1551 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to judicial training in family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse issues.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2567 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the investigation of certain allegations of child abuse; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 2569 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of the interests of a child who is the subject of a child abuse investigation or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship or who is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF
HB 2570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes involving the custody or welfare of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--District | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2571 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 2572 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the foster care and placement of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
SB 81 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy, including children's advocacy centers and child fatality review and investigation procedures.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
SB 262 74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of abused children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH CARE INVESTIGATIONS OVERSIGHT PANEL
SB 990 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the hearsay statement of a child abuse victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
HB 238 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to judicial training related to the problems of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | Minors | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 544 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the testimony in a civil or criminal case of a witness who is a victim of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
HB 545 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to enforcement of orders in child abuse cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 546 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, SueSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an emergency order to protect a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 548 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on a conviction for child abuse; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 814 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed against a child in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors
HB 815 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the participation of certain professionals in a case involving an allegation of the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 854 73-0 (1993)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 935 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the hearsay statement of a child abuse victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors
HB 1295 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the admissibility into evidence of a recording of an oral statement of a child who is the victim of certain crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1497 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the protection of certain employees who make a report of child abuse or neglect.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Day Care | Minors
HB 1509 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to abuse and neglect investigations in certain state agencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1662 73-0 (1993)
Author: Linebarger, LibbySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of court-appointed volunteer advocate programs for abused or neglected children.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
HB 2047 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the duty to investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect that occurs in a school.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors
HB 2207 73-0 (1993)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 2390 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 2395 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to counseling for divorcing parents in circumstances in which child abuse or neglect is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Family--Husband & Wife
HB 2543 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the prevention of child abuse and the treatment of and advocacy for child abuse victims.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HR 830 73-0 (1993)
Author: Davila, Diana
Requesting the Texas Department of Health and other agencies that deal with child abuse to monitor and support independently established child abuse prevention programs modeled on Hawaii's Healthy Start/Healthy Family program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 40 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the hearsay statement of a child abuse victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors
SB 147 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed against a child in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors
SB 478 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Family Violence | Minors
SB 600 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the admissibility into evidence of a recording of an oral statement of a child who is the victim of certain crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
SB 1033 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH CARE INVESTIGATIONS OVERSIGHT PANEL
SB 1131 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of court-appointed volunteer advocate programs for abused or neglected children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
HB 897 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to evaluation of certain programs for the prevention or treatment of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM EVALUATION COMMITTEE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1854 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 2059 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to restraining a parent from absconding with a child who is alleged to have been abused.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 2060 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of the managing conservator of a child after the termination of the parental rights of an abusive parent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 2252 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the development of standards for interviewers and investigators in child abuse investigations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
HB 2591 72-0 (1991)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to judicial instruction relating to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 364 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to a frivolous lawsuit brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
SB 960 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirement of a mandatory hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which child abuse is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
SB 1415 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 78 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to frivolous lawsuits brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors
HB 790 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the reporting of child abuse and to the effective date of certain amendments to the Family Code.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child
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
| ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child
HB 878 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the review of investigations and complaints by the Office of Youth Care investigations and investigations of anonymous reports of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1124 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 1384 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the liability of a person reporting or assisting in the investigation of a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1790 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the physician-patient confidentiality privilege and to creating an exemption for certain records concerning a child abuse investigation.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate conferees appointed
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Minors | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1791 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to testimony in a criminal case by a child who is a victim of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
HB 2540 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to requiring a clergyman to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Family Violence | Minors
HB 2842 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 3048 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in a case regarding sexual assault of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
HCR 28 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that teacher inservice training include information on identifying and reporting child abuse.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Teachers & Other School Personnel | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 108 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Requesting certain state agencies to create a study committee regarding child abuse and neglect by juveniles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 216 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Requesting the Children and Youth Services Coordinating Committee to coordinate evaluation of state child abuse prevention programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 310 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the reporting of child abuse and to the effective date of certain amendments to the Family Code.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
SB 547 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Family Violence | Minors
SB 682 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the hearsay statement of a child abuse victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
SB 1175 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to school-based counseling programs for abused children and to the imposition of fees on conviction of certain offenses for the purpose of funding those programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors
SB 1560 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in a case regarding sexual assault of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
SB 1668 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to students at risk of dropping out of school and to the parental duty to require school attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/89
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary | Minors | SCHOOL DROPOUTS
SB 1698 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of services to runaways, truants, and other children at risk of suffering abuse or neglect, and to abused children and the children's families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
SB 1784 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the review of investigations and complaints by the Office of Youth Care Investigations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
SB 1790 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to continuing education requirements for peace officers and to exempting certain honorably retired officers of the Department of Public Safety from those requirements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--General | Law Enforcement
SCR 35 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that teacher inservice training include information on identifying and reporting child abuse.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Teachers & Other School Personnel | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 55 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Morales, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to enact laws making the videotaped testimony of a child admissible in child abuse cases and to the accused's right....
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD ABUSE | Constitutional Amendments | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors
SB 45 71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to a requirement that child care facilities post signs regarding the reporting of child abuse or neglect; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Minors
SR 176 71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Directing the Health and Human Services Committee to establish an interim study committee to examine the availability of and establishment of services to families of child abuse victims.
Read & adopted
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Minors
HB 87 71-2 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to frivolous lawsuits brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons | Family--Parent & Child
HB 169 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to immunity for the reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1 hr. notice-for consideration
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection
HB 243 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and state institutions and schools.
House: Human Services
Coauthor authorized
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Human Services--Child Services
HB 255 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain administrative proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Administration | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EVIDENCE | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 256 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to child abuse investigations.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Child Protection
HB 1019 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1742 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the investigation of anonymous reports of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2416 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to absence from school because of physical or sexual abuse or the threat of physical or sexual abuse.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2455 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of the hearsay statements of child abuse victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Trial | WITNESSES
SB 390 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to child abuse reports.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement
SB 492 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the terms of members of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and to the administration of the children's trust fund.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT PREVENTION, COUNCIL ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1084 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain administrative proceedings and to the recording of certain statements or testimony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence
SB 1295 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of the hearsay statements of child abuse victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 79 70-2 (1987)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to frivolous lawsuits brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 579 69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceeding and certain juvenile court hearings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 623 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to immunity for the reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection
HB 693 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the use in certain criminal and civil proceedings of certain statements and testimony of children who are victims of child abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Parent & Child
HB 723 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 959 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to a requirement that teacher education programs include training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse in students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 960 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to authorizing child advocates in public schools to assist students who are victims of abuse or neglect.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 985 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to judicial training concerning abuse or neglect of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 986 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to training educators to recognize and respond to signs of abuse or neglect in students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 987 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the training of peace officers in the recognition, investigation, and prosecution of certain cases involving children as victims.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1014 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the confidentiality of child abuse reports made by school district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--School Districts | Family--Family Violence
HB 1015 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Family Violence
HB 1108 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to a requirement that teacher education programs include training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse in students.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1185 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, COUNCIL ON | Family--Family Violence | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1237 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle
Relating to authorizing teacher education programs to include training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse in students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1238 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle
Relating to authorizing the training of teachers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse or neglect in students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1423 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Testimony received in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 1722 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence
HB 2423 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the reporting of child abuse and taking possession without a court order of a child suspected to be a child abuse victim.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 2424 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to civil and criminal liability for false reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HCR 118 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Direct the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession and the State Board of Education to require, for teacher certification, training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION, COMMISSION ON
SB 266 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
SB 274 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to authorizing child advocates in public schools to assist students who are victims of abuse or neglect.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Family--Parent & Child
SB 275 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to a requirement that teacher education programs include training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse in students.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 371 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs, to certain fees, and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Crime Prevention | Family--Family Violence | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 453 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceedings and certain juvenile court hearings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| CHILD ABUSE | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 660 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to a statement of testimony of a child in certain proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 1176 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
SB 1177 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence
SB 1178 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Family Violence
SCR 57 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Directing the Commission on Standards to include training in child abuse recognition in teacher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION, COMMISSION ON
HB 173 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for the offense of failure to report the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 234 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the release of information concerning a person's treatment for a sexually transmissible disease in a child abuse case.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 303 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to privileged or confidential information in certain suits under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 356 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 358 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to child abuse investigations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HB 407 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HR 17 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Extending the operation of the House Select Committee on Child Abuse/Neglect and Child Pornography through the regular legislative session.
House: House Administration
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT & CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON | Family--Parent & Child | PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Administration
SB 458 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HB 229 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a child who is the victim of incest or sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 287 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 379 67-0 (1981)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Committee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HB 1246 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and to civil and criminal procedures in those cases.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 242 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kothmann, GlennSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse and to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 673 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promulgation, distribution, and completion of child abuse report forms.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--General
HB 1398 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1756 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to a treatment program for sexually abused children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1757 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the penalty for the failure to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Health Care Providers
HB 1758 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Human Services--Child Services | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1759 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to notification by an employee of the Texas Department of Human Resources to a local law enforcement officer of reports of child abuse involving sexual abuse; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Human Services--Child Services | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1763 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to establishment of a program to educate the public on the sexual abuse on children.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Human Services--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1770 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the establishment of a training course in the problems of juvenile sexual abuse for certain peace officers and prosecuting attorneys in certain cities.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1771 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to a training course for school counselors on sexual abuse of children.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 733 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Child Services
HB 952 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to court ordered psychological examinations and treatment of parents or other persons who have or may have abused or neglected a child.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 37 64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the examination of children believed to be adversely affected by abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Health Care Providers
HB 39 64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to reports of investigations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Family--Family Violence
HB 597 64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the offense of failing to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 713 63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Relating to the penalty for certain failures to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources
Subcommittee hearing date
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence
HB 1414 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the penalty for failure to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence
HB 541 62-0 (1971)
Author: Coats, Sam
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers
SB 149 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence
HB 926 61-0 (1969)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to reporting by certain individuals of physical abuse of children; providing for the duties of county attorneys regarding such reports.
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence
HB 364 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 225 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 1016 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to making it unlawful for adult persons to assault a child under the age of six years by any means whatsoever where such assault results in serious bodily injury, defining the offense, providing for penalties.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 457 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for adult persons to assault a child under the age of six years by any means whatsoever where such assault results in serious bodily injury, defining the offense, and providing for penalties.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General
SB 138 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to making it a separate felony for a parent to commit an assault and battery on his minor child resulting in the death of said child; providing for punishment.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
HB 507 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hazlett, Alvin Guy
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the conviction of a defendant upon uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice where the defendant is charged with handling or fondling a child's sexual parts in violation of the Texas Penal Code; making the Act cumulative but controlling.
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL ABUSE
