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
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
HB 147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the powers and duties of guardians ad litem and volunteer advocates representing children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notice of the health of children attending and adults employed by a child-care facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
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.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 576 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the time for rendering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain child protective services regions.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services report on youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 702 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to supplemental liability insurance for foster homes.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to payments made to certain foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 725 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are or were in foster care for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 730 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 1112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the mandatory transfer of certain protective orders that affect a party's right to possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 1227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1237 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to adverse disproportionalities within the child protective services system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 1318 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to a petition or motion filed in a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the time for rendering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the age at which a person in this state may marry.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the rights of a foster parent.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1790 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the notice provided to certain individuals on termination of the parent-child relationship and on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to emergency possession of certain abandoned children by designated emergency infant care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the redesignation and authority of the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to services for children who are unfit or lack responsibility to proceed in juvenile court proceedings as a result of intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to requiring training in cultural competence for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 2200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2286 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
HB 2374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to efficiency audits of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to neglect of a child and the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
HB 2821 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
HB 2924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reinstatement of the parent-child relationship with respect to a person whose parental rights have been involuntarily terminated and to certain requirements in relation to the termination of the parent-child relationship or placement of a child in substitute care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
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
HB 2963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to contacting certain relatives of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to child custody evaluations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the evaluation of family-based safety services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of certain services by the Department of Family and Protective Services as an alternative to removing a child and certain procedures with respect to children in the managing conservatorship of the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 3127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to contracts for family support services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative defense to an allegation of truant conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the rights and duties of parents and the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eliminating the court appointed advocates.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to de novo review of certain juvenile matters referred to juvenile court masters in Harris County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
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
HB 3647 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to placing a child in the possessory conservatorship of the child's parents in certain situations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the statewide implementation of community-based foster care by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
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
HB 3895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to guardians ad litem for children who are in the juvenile justice system and the child protective services system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
HB 4041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a suicide prevention policy in residential child-care facilities and child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 4244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment of a representative payee or fiduciary for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to assessment and oversight of children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 75 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to notice of the health of children attending a child-care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the time for entering a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 190 87-0 (2021)
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: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to emergency possession of certain abandoned children by designated emergency infant care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of mental health services for certain children at risk of relinquishment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
SB 764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the operation of certain child-care facilities during an appeal of a suspension or denial of a license, certification, registration, or listing.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to background and criminal history checks for operators and employees of certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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
SB 1084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, 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
SB 1153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to background and criminal history checks for operators and employees of certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the rights and duties of parents and the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to placing a child in the possessory conservatorship of the child's parents in certain situations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to assessment and oversight of children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a qualified residential treatment program and a study regarding residential treatment center placements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the procedures and grounds for taking possession of a child and authorizing a family preservation services pilot program as an alternative to removal in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to efficiency audits of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
SB 1628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
SB 1896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 2015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 2049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to guardians ad litem for children who are in the juvenile justice system and the child protective services system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness.
House: Human Services Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain Department of Family and Protective Services regions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 89 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
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
HB 181 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
HB 261 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to payments made to certain foster parents.
Filed
HB 262 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
HB 264 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
HB 265 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
HB 267 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the rights of a foster parent.
Filed
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
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
SB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 38 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 42 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
HB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
HB 44 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
HB 118 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to foster parent recruitment.
Filed
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 39 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 26 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 103 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to medical examinations for certain children entering the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
HB 107 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
HB 112 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
SB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
Filed
HB 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 123 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth or homeless children or youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 141 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring post-placement review and reporting for child-placing agencies providing international adoption services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an exemption for a foster child from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain department regions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain rights of the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's passport.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 576 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain persons who care for a child under a parental child safety placement; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem for certain relatives in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the availability of personal information of a child protective services caseworker, adult protective services caseworker, or investigator.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 855 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a committee on licensing standards for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 941 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a child-care facility database on the Health and Human Services Commission's Internet website.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 987 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1115 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during a person's arrest and placement information provided to the person.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1224 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services that a foster child has been arrested.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the caseloads of child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants and defendants who are the primary caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain unlicensed child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to an emergency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and trauma-informed care training for certain department employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to standards for certain child-care facilities that detain unaccompanied children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the mandatory dismissal date of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the information provided to relative and other designated caregivers of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to training for certain individuals who provide care for or services to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to notice of the health of children attending a child-care facility.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 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
HB 2177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to license terms and fees and registration and listing fees for certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to an affirmative defense to an allegation of truant conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, JarvisSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a report of information concerning juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 2490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the system for maintaining records relating to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to making an appropriation to the Health and Human Services Commission for children's advocacy centers and court-appointed special advocate programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to judicial guidance related to child protective services cases and juvenile cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 2764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards and caregiver training for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the establishment of the family first prevention services task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2930 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 3331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
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.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the investigation of a complaint made by a foster child or youth and the results of the investigation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an annual medical examination for foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in vehicles used by certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of foster children to receive college credit for completing the Preparation for Adult Living Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to caseworker visitation standards for certain child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the time certain licensed child-care facilities may detain unaccompanied children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3691 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the licensing of and requirements for certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to jurisdiction over certain child protection and juvenile matters involving juvenile offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to access to certain health records and information by certain individuals regarding a child placed in foster care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3830 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a study on the adequacy of resources provided to foster parents by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3950 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 4141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the licensing of certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 4250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to licensing requirements for certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4252 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 4495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
SB 195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to collecting and reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission of certain information relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use and treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain rights of the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's passport.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 333 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to certain duties of county child welfare boards and of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding county child welfare boards.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a plan and report on court-ordered representation for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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
SB 706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain illegally operating child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to license renewal applications for certain family residential centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to notice of the health of children attending a child-care facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 951 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the family first prevention services task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the licensing of and requirements for certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to access to certain health records and information by certain individuals regarding a child placed in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1279 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain department regions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to training for certain individuals who provide care for or services to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1333 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide training regarding trauma-informed programs and services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the system for maintaining records relating to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the investigation of a complaint made by a foster child or youth and the results of the investigation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of personal information of certain employees and contractors of the Department of Family and Protective Services and of certain elected officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a complaint made by a foster child or youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to notice requirements regarding the right to record certain interviews conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
SB 1660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to jurisdiction over certain child protection and juvenile matters involving juvenile offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the information included in a foster child's health passport.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to caseworker visitation standards for certain child protective services caseworkers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to criminal history record information for applicants for employment with the ombudsman for children and youth in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
HB 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the relative or other designated caregiver placement program and to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 5 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the transfer of certain powers and duties from the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective services, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
HB 482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 511 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to removing the deadline for the Department of Family and Protective Services to enter into permanency care assistance agreements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 576 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to medical examinations for certain children taken into possession by the Department of Family and Protective Services or another governmental entity.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to procedures for presenting certain evidence at placement review hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 634 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 690 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a best practices guide for persons involved in child protective services cases.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 691 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a court's temporary extended jurisdiction over certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to medical and psychological assessments and services for children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of a caseload management system for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to information included in reports on caseloads for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notice given to certain persons before a change of placement for a child in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain service plans for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 703 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of personal information of a child protective services caseworker or investigator.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the appointment of an attorney general liaison for each regional office of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain service plans for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the provision of certain evidence on request to certain parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a study conducted by Texas A&M University on services for children and families available in rural counties for children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 723 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of county boards to oversee the provision of child protective services in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people seeking special immigrant juvenile status and to child protective services caseworkers assigned to those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 834 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to regulating the custody transfer of an adopted child; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 928 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 951 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1043 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a court order authorizing temporary care of a minor child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 1132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to procedures for presenting certain evidence at placement review hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to notice given to certain medical providers of a change in placement for a child in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a court order for health care for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 1410 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the court's review of the placement of a child in certain court orders relating to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the placement of a child in the possession of the Department of Family and Protective Services with a nonoffending parent or absentee parent of the child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1478 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to emergency placements of children by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1521 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
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
Effective immediately
HB 1542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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
HB 1608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to creating a pilot program to provide summer internships for foster youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary temporary caregiver program providing temporary care for children removed from their homes.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to child support funds recovered by the Title IV-D agency on behalf of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to procedures for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 2045 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to license renewal for certain child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
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
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
HB 2225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to requiring evidence-based trauma training for certain attorneys, court-appointed volunteer advocates, child-care workers, and child protective services employees.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 2361 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a study regarding the appointment and use of attorneys ad litem in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2401 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to supplemental pay for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to grants from the Department of Family and Protective Services to faith-based and charitable organizations that provide services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide information to certain students on the availability of financial assistance for postsecondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the appointment of an attorney general liaison for each regional office of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2717 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to overtime pay for child protective services employees in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2718 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to examination requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
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
HB 2866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to mental health assessments and the provision of mental health services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to evaluating and improving the provision of prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 3093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the provision of family preservation services by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain high-risk families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the creation of the Prevention Advisory Board in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services strategic plan for prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the recruitment and evaluation of foster care providers and the placement of children with foster care providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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
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
HB 3108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to procedures 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.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited requests for or disclosures of information regarding certain child-care facility license holders' ownership, possession, use, or storage of a firearm or other weapon; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care.
House: Human Services
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 3558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to assistance for foster children, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3562 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to authorizing the foster parent of a foster child to take certain actions to protect the child from violence and kidnapping.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a pilot program to recruit young adults as foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the protection of certain children 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: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to establishing family drug courts in counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the access of criminal history record information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
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
HB 4124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receiving transitional living services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
SB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 203 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to removing the deadline for the Department of Family and Protective Services to enter into permanency care assistance agreements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 204 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the office of ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 429 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 469 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 530 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authorization of monetary assistance and support services for caregivers of children in parental child safety placements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding parental child safety placements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the postponement of certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 796 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 879 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to a review of a person's disqualification to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to collecting and reporting certain information by the Department of Family and Protective Services relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 907 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 999 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to procedures 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.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to access to certain health records and information regarding a child placed for adoption.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the child protective service functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1444 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to de novo hearings in child protection cases.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services or accept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to forcing or coercing a child to enter into a marriage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receiving transitional living services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1798 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the collection and reporting of child safety data in certain child-care facilities and establishing child safety standards in those facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
HB 153 85-1 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the issuance of personal identification documents for foster children, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the sealing of certain court documents filed electronically in a child protection suit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 418 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to child victims of trafficking who are placed in secure foster homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to child protective services and employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the payment of foster care costs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 679 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 723 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to caregiver screening and training by substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to procedures for identifying any Native American heritage of children in certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 993 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to a child in foster care or in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1371 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an independent ombudsman for children and youth in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 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
HB 1439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of an educational publication for judicial guidance on cases involving a child who may be eligible for special immigrant juvenile status.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disclosure of pregnancy or the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation by the Department of Family and Protective Services of positions and organizations to facilitate the provision of services to foster youth.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
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
HB 2837 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to authorization agreements between a parent and a relative or other person for the care and custody of the parent's child and an exemption from a licensing requirement; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2895 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the payment of certain attorney ad litem fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the compensation of associate judges appointed to hear Title IV-D cases or child protection cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3906 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4009 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the appointment of associate judges for child protection cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 4048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to mental health assessments and evaluations of children in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
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
HB 4121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to service plans and placements for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
SB 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
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
SB 314 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 354 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the transfer to the Health and Human Services Commission of contracting authority for children's advocacy centers and volunteer advocate programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 358 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 830 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of an independent ombudsman for children and youth in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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
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.
SB 986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to information obtained by a guardian ad litem representing a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1014 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, 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
SB 1120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1270 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the compensation of associate judges appointed to hear Title IV-D cases and child protection cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1524 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care adolescents and former foster care adolescents for benefits under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 1892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 60 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and placement decisions for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
HB 456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to training for school district liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the aggregation of data in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) regarding public school students in foster care.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 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
HB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to consent to the administration of certain medications provided to foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 915 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and monitoring of health care provided to foster children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 932 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the notification of certain legislators of the death of a child in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 965 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to benefits provided to a household under the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs following the removal of a child from the household.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1058 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to complaints about medication or medical care provided to foster children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1143 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to service plans and placements for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 1153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to parent education and family stabilization courses in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to a presumption that applies to certain conduct involving certain controlled substances that endangers a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the retention of certain records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship by a child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
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
HB 1209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
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
HB 1396 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a study on alcohol and controlled substance statistics prepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Department of State Health Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1648 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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
HB 1681 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1682 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to background and criminal history checks for parents or other relatives of children in residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dismissal or nonsuit of a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1686 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1948 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to voluntary and involuntary mental health services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2038 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to addressing disproportionality and disparities in the education, juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems, the continuation and operation of the Interagency Council for Addressing Disproportionality, and the duties of the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the applicability of the exception to prosecution for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to children who engage in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the provision of services to those children and their families.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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
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
HB 2619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2773 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by foster parents in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2776 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to adoption services of the Department of Family and Protective Services with respect to sibling groups.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the procedures for the placement of children by certain governmental agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3062 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the stability of placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
HB 3405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption for certain emergency shelters from child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
SB 66 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to studying the causes of and making recommendations for reducing child fatalities, including fatalities from the abuse and neglect of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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
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
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
SB 425 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 426 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a home visiting program for at-risk families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 428 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to background and criminal history checks for parents or other relatives of children in residential child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dismissal or nonsuit of a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 502 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 534 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to providing stable placement for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 718 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to voluntary and involuntary mental health services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the notification of certain legislators of the death of a child in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 771 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to training for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to training for school district and open-enrollment charter school liaisons who assist students in the conservatorship of the state with school enrollments and transfers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the collection of data through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) as to the foster care status of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 886 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to extended foster care for certain young adults and the extended jurisdiction of a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving those young adults.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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
SB 963 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1032 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to addressing disproportionality and disparities in the education, juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems, the continuation and operation of the Interagency Council for Addressing Disproportionality, and the duties of the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1119 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain staff-to-child ratios applicable to nonresidential child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1123 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to attendance at and completion of high school by students who are in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1748 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a task force to examine hiring and management practices of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
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
SB 1789 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the stability of placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 85 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and placement decisions for children in foster care.
Filed
HB 121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 253 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the protection of children by ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, ensuring that births are reported, and prosecuting the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 487 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 502 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 544 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a request for attorney's fees in a family law matter.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 753 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recruitment and retention of certain caseworkers employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 769 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 792 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the notice requirements for and effective date of a service plan filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services with regard to a child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to parent education and family stabilization courses in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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
HB 826 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to facilitating the enrollment in or transfer to a public school district of a student in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 835 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to reporting requirements concerning missing persons, including missing children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 945 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the disproportionality of certain groups in the juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems and the disproportionality of the delivery of certain services in the education system.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1078 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1099 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to creating an advisory committee on child protective services in the region that includes Bexar County for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1207 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1342 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload and call processing standards for the provision of child and adult protective services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1466 82-0 (2011)
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: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a report on efforts made by the Department of Family and Protective Services to place children in adoptive homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2015 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the sealing of records related to that conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2170 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the rights of a foster child and to assisting a foster child in obtaining the child's credit report.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
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
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
HB 2367 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study certain parental rights relating to possession of or access to the parent's child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2370 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain notice to applicants to provide care under the permanency care assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the taking of children into custody by certain law enforcement officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2496 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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
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
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
HB 2965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3175 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to notice to certain persons that a child is in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3177 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to venue for certain crimes against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as amended
HB 3234 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the prioritization of requests to release certain case records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3311 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child or individual with whom the child resides before each court hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3547 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to training for employees and operators of certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 76 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care, the use of certain personal information to prevent fraud in child-care programs, and the disclosure of certain personal information for the purpose of investigation and enforcement of unemployment compensation violations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 218 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 269 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 277 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the preparation of case records of children discharged from foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 283 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Scott, Connie
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in child protective services cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 284 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 501 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the disproportionality of certain groups in the juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems and the disproportionality of the delivery of certain services in the education system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a study by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding establishing a system to identify children born to certain parents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 681 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the assessments of children in the child welfare system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
SB 715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Scott, Connie
Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 968 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 993 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to service of citation and appointment of an attorney ad litem for an indigent parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1026 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1091 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 1313 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the definition of conduct indicating a need for supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to assisting foster children in obtaining and understanding the child's credit report.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1749 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by a child in a juvenile justice or criminal proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the rights of children and the education of parents regarding their duties as parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a parent in a child protective services case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 704 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court over a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 705 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 706 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for certain employees of and applicants for employment with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 884 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the permanent placement of certain foster children.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 973 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 974 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the court to confer with a child before a protective order hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1032 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to suits for adoption of a child in certain cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 1393 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1565 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
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
HB 1629 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the care and protection of foster children committed to or released under supervision by the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1943 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the appointment of volunteer advocates as guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2040 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to establishing a kinship guardian assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3126 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to reports of certain information relating to foster homes by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3370 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the privatization of certain child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of certain child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services by a private entity.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the evaluation of potential foster parents and adoptive parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family violence against a child.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
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 . . .
HB 4188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 4373 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the independent office of consumer affairs for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain children have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4550 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recruitment and retention of certain caseworkers employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recruitment, employment, and retention of certain Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4564 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the notice requirements for and effective date of a service plan filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services with regard to a child.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human 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
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
HB 4570 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to designated caregivers for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services caseworker replacement program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4806 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 69 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to child protective services and foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 81 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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
SB 301 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to caseload assignments for employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the provision of a certified copy of a birth certificate for certain minors receiving services from the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the amendment of birth and death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
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
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
SB 983 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 984 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to conduct placement review hearings for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 1052 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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
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
SB 1129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to membership on and reporting requirements of the child fatality review team committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1229 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to creating an advisory committee on child protective services in the region that includes Bexar County for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1332 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the placement of certain children who are in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1376 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the care and protection of foster children committed to or released under supervision by the Texas Youth Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1435 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1437 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the powers of an associate judge in a Title IV-D case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1440 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to orders and judgments rendered by associate judges in child support and child protection cases and to the investigation of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
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
SB 1723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an informational manual for voluntary caregivers who provide temporary care for children who are the subject of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1734 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services caseworker replacement program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
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
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
SB 2061 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to financial assistance for voluntary caregivers of a child during an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2368 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 363 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of case management services for children by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
HB 420 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 619 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
HB 772 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the powers and duties of domestic relations offices and the conducting of social studies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1112 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to consent for certain medical research involving children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1263 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to possession of firearms and ammunition in certain foster homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1361 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to privatization of child protective services and the improvement of services for children and families provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1481 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to procedures for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1752 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1786 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for certain programs from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1826 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to monetary assistance for substitute care provided to a child by a relative caregiver.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1938 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain restrictions on travel outside of the United States by children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2342 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2580 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the designation by the Department of Family and Protective Services of an individual to consent on behalf of the department to medical care for a child in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2670 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to providing notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services of investigations of family violence at certain foster homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2736 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the adoption by the Department of Family and Protective Services of standardized forms for use by foster parent applicants, child-placing agencies, and department caseworkers in submitting required information to the department.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2770 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the authority to consent to the administration of psychotropic drugs to certain foster children.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3008 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to match certain teens in foster care with adult mentors.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
HB 3040 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to background and criminal history checks for certain providers of subsidized child care.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
HB 3108 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to caseloads for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3187 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to restrictions on the geographic area in which a conservator must maintain a child's primary residence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3332 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to certain interviews conducted in investigations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
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
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
HB 3625 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to background and criminal history checks and for certain state employees who interact with children or supervise persons who interact with children.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3756 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the management of child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3916 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regional implementation of the privatization of substitute care and case management services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 143 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 206 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 271 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 322 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to possession of firearms and ammunition in certain foster homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to enrollment and participation in certain research programs of certain children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 452 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 723 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to requiring that the Department of Family and Protective Services maintain and report certain information in connection with the placement of children and to the use of the information provided.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
SB 802 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the child fatality review process, including the composition and functions of the child fatality review team committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 804 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to standing for certain persons to file a suit for the adoption of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 805 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 894 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to enrollment and participation in certain research programs of certain children in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 982 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain grandparents for foster care payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1188 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1410 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the management of child protective services caseworkers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
SB 1703 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the inspection of registered or listed family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide certain information to a foster child who leaves foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of foster care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2034 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the standing requirements for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 171 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to caseload assignments for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the completion of continuing legal education by an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 228 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to use of a proposed child placement resources form in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 270 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 287 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide local oversight of child protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 306 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to creation of a program to provide for timely replacement of child protective services caseworkers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 378 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to placement of a child with a noncustodial parent or relative to further the best interest of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 404 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the membership of the Family and Protective Services Council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 478 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the operation of the child protective services and foster care system.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 798 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to release of a child taken into protective custody by a law enforcement or juvenile probation officer.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 800 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 842 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 877 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain complaints and information with respect to certain child-care facilities and family homes and to procedures for certain disciplinary actions against certain child-care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1014 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1177 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an appeal of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1181 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
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
HB 1559 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the offense of violating the terms of a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1685 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an interagency coordinating council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 2407 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2486 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the civil liability of certain organizations providing child welfare services.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
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
HB 3327 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the provision of financial incentives to individuals who undergo training for child protective services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HR 2197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
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
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
SB 119 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to creation of a program to provide for timely replacement of child protective services caseworkers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 216 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a local child fatality review team to obtain relevant records at no cost to the team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 316 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 565 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the posting of a list of employees in certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 750 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 820 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain grandparents for foster care payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 845 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 984 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the provision of financial incentives to individuals who undergo training for child protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SR 1061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
HB 89 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to a fee to support the appointment of attorneys ad litem in certain civil suits.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 227 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certain notice requirements in a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 585 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the membership of the Board of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 586 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 1050 78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
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
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
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
HB 1908 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to reasonable efforts to return a child to the child's home in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2058 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding goals, outcome standards, and objectives in certain contracts with the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2433 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a pilot project to address continuing needs for more child protective services caseworkers in certain regions of this state.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2724 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to childcare regulation and the making of false and anonymous complaints.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2852 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the appointment of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to serve as a temporary or permanent guardian for a ward.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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
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
SB 593 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the membership of the Board of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to pass to 3rd reading
SB 602 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning employees, volunteers, and applicant volunteers of children's advocacy centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
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
SB 1065 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a pilot project to address continuing needs for more child protective services caseworkers in certain regions of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1194 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1424 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of, certain records regarding, and foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the care of a child taken into possession by a governmental entity without a court order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1732 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 113 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the revocation of the license of a security officer who abducts a child and to the offenses of agreement to abduct a child from custody and interference with child custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 129 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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
HB 212 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation of the offense of taking or possessing certain photographs of nude children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed in committee
HB 247 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the offense of enticing a child and creation of the offense of concealing a child's location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 256 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to child abuse investigations.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 657 70-0 (1987)
Author: Earley, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to judicial training concerning abuse or neglect of children.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 757 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the activities of private investigators, the protection and custody of children who are subjects of certain court orders, and the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody.
House: Public Safety
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1417 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to technical corrections and clarifications in suits brought under Titles 1 and 2, Family Code.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
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
SB 712 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the activities of private investigators, the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders, and to the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 623 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to immunity for the reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 1725 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration of children's protective services in Harris County.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 698 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration of children's protective services in Harris County and to the powers and duties of the Harris County Children's Protective Services Board.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 287 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
HB 288 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the 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.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
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
HB 1608 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the taking of possession of a child for the child's protection.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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 . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1039 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to coordination of child protection services.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1477 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to extending immunities to persons investigating and reporting for a receiving agency.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1478 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to immunities from civil and criminal liability.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1761 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the taking possession of a child for the child's protection.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the temporary disposition of a child who is the subject of certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 541 62-0 (1971)
Author: Coats, Sam
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
SB 149 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
HB 506 61-0 (1969)
Author: Allred, Dave | et. al.
Relating to the definition of dependent and neglected children.
SB 281 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the definition of dependent and neglected children relative to admission to the certain state homes.
SB 836 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to certain children who would be dependent or neglected except for the care and maintenance by a person having no obligation to support the child; authorizing certain officers to take certain children reasonably thought to be dependent or neglected to the juvenile court for disposition.
HB 121 53-0 (1953)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to repealing statutes creating the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection and describing its duties.
HB 185 53-0 (1953)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck"
Relating to repealing certain Statutes concerning the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection.
HB 446 52-0 (1951)
Author: Cobb, Morris Gray
Relating to repealing certain Articles concerning the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection.
HB 531 52-0 (1951)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to amending certain Articles to perpetuate a state bureau of Child and animal protection, as a body corporate, under the name Texas State Humane Society; with power to organize and maintain in the state local or subordinate organizations, and conferring thereon powers, privileges, immunities and duties processed by the state society and each of the branches thereof, upon which the same is hereafter conferred; adding provisions to the Penal Code of the State of Texas relating to authority of officers, definitions, and cruelty to fowls, poultry, and birds.
SB 336 52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending certain statutes giving authority to any probation officer or peace officer to take into custody any child whose surroundings are such as to endanger his health, welfare or morals in connection with the law pertaining to the authority of Juvenile Courts in handling dependent and neglected children; providing a savings clause.
HB 625 49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to amending certain Articles relating to the appointment of State Bureau for protection of children and animals.
HB 638 49-0 (1945)
Author: Files, Rae Mandette
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for regulation and supervision of children brought into the State of Texas for placement.
SB 375 42-0 (1931)
Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara
Relating to creating the Division of Child Welfare in the Board of Control; declaring penalty for violation of such provision.
HB 451 40-0 (1927)
Author: Shearer, Dr. Amon Robert | et. al.
Relating to maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene; accepting the provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved December 23, 1921 and known as the "Sheppard-Towner Act," providing that the work shall be carried on through the State Board of Health, through its Bureau of Child Hygiene.
SB 295 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to the interest of maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene, accepting the provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved December 23, 1921, as amended by the Sixty-ninth Congress by an Act approved January 22, 1927.
HB 103 38-0 (1923)
Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner | et. al.
Relating to the interest of maternity and infancy welfare and hygiene; accepting provisions of an Act of the United States Congress approved November 23, 1921, entitled "An Act for the promotion of the welfare and hygiene of maternity and infancy and for other purposes", commonly known as the Sheppard-Tower Act.
HB 107 38-0 (1923)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to making it an offense for any husband to willfully, or without justification, desert, neglect or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his wife in destitute or necessitous circumstances, or any parent who shall willfully desert, neglect or refuse to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her child or children under the age of sixteen year in destitute or necessitous circumstances; prescribing a penalty therefor.
SB 282 33-0 (1913)
Author: McGregor, Temple Harris | et. al.
Relating to creating the state Bureau of Child and Animal Protection, providing for appointment of members thereof, and authorizing said bureau to investigate and secure the enforcement of the laws for the protection of children and dumb animals.
