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HB 420 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 601 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 773 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to licensing requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 1814 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
HB 2058 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: 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 2265 78-0 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the filing requirements in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2292 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
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 2850 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
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 2984 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program. House: Human Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3006 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to state health and human services. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3194 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to an exemption for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services from paying certain costs and fees. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3392 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain social workers who work for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3519 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to health and human services. House: Appropriations Postponed
HCR 305 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2292. Signed by the Governor
SB 579 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records in an adoption placement by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 593 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: 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 1038 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program. House: Human Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1065 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: 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 1410 78-0 (2003) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the appointment of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to serve as a temporary or permanent guardian for a ward. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1421 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1424 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: 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 1862 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 706 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 967 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1134 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1173 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to a statewide education program to prevent infant mortality. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1257 77-0 (2001) Author: Shields, John | et. al. Relating to the issuance of special "Choose Life" license plates. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1267 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the investigation by a local law enforcement agency of certain reports alleging child abuse. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1307 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a child-care resource and referral network. House: Economic Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1312 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to quality child-care services to promote early childhood development. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1377 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the requirements for a suit filed by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to terminate the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1921 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the continuation of adoption assistance after the 18th birthday of certain children. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2357 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to child development activities provided by licensed day-care centers. House: Human Services Considered in Calendars
HB 2898 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain social workers who work for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3381 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HCR 244 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom Directing the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, in conjunction with the United Ways of Texas, to develop a multiagency and local effort to study issues relating to at-risk youth in nonurban areas. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HCR 254 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Directing the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in conjunction with the United Ways of Texas to develop a multiagency and local effort to study issues relating to at-risk youth in nonurban areas. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
SB 53 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 55 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a statewide education program to prevent infant mortality. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 168 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to inspection by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of child-care facilities, child-placing agencies, and family homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 368 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions and to family-based alternatives to the institutionalization of children. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 478 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain children suspected of conduct that violates a penal law who are taken into possession in an emergency without a court order by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 617 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the requirements for a suit filed by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to terminate the parent-child relationship. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 783 77-0 (2001) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 962 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to a pilot project to address the need for more child protective services workers in certain regions of the state. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1238 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of a voluntary child-care registry for certain child-care providers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1245 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to reporting certain acts of misconduct by and background checks of certain employees and applicants for employment of certain health care agencies and facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1475 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1683 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the management of money earned by certain children while receiving services from the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 864 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to foster care payments for certain children. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 908 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to enforcement of screening requirements for vision, hearing, and other special senses and communication disorders of children in certain licensed child-care facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1013 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to child-care resource and referral networks. House: Economic Development Considered in Calendars
HB 1736 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to a child suspected of conduct that violates the penal law who is taken into possession in an emergency without a court order by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1749 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the sharing of information concerning juvenile offenders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2157 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2165 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2357 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to surrogate parents for certain public education students with disabilities. House: Human Services Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2601 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to caseload assignments for certain employees of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2671 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the admissibility of a statement made by a child and to the requirement that the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services notify the parent or guardian of certain children taken into possession by a law enforcement agency. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2707 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to funeral expenses for children in foster care. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3270 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the involvement of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in the adoption of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 3271 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the coordination of child support collection and parent location functions of certain state agencies. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3423 76-0 (1999) Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3740 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the location of administrative hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings on behalf of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3741 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of certain child-care facilities, family homes, and child-placing agencies. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3778 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to coordination by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 996 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to burial expenses for children in foster care. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1141 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate parents for certain public education students with disabilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1574 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the administration of certain programs for at-risk children and their families. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1758 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect. Senate: Human Services Referred to Human Services


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