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Withdrawn from schedule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 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 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 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 722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to payments made to certain foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 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 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 1426 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault who is a minor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to transitional living services provided to foster youth transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 1700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of community collaboratives in addressing the exploitation of elderly persons in this state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services and to reports of child abuse or neglect; creating a civil cause of action.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 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 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 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 2299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures for taking possession of a child in a suit 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 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 2332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
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 2454 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to investigating and responding to complaints filed against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 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 2935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services without taking possession of the child.
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 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 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 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 3686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 3815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to transitional living services provided to foster youth transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 4094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain procurements by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to 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 4330 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report of animal cruelty to certain law enforcement agencies and immunity from liability for the report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 4477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services 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 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 451 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
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 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 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 1200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to referrals to and consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
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 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 1648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of benefits under the Medicaid program, including to recipients with complex medical needs.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
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 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 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
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 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 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
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 42 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
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 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
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 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to creating a mentor program for foster youth.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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 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 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the committee on licensing standards in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to waiving certain minimum standards for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
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 1386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1709 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 1771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
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 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 2453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 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 2832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 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 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 3428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees and area agencies on aging employees and volunteers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to referrals by the Department of Family and Protective Services to probate courts concerning allegedly incapacitated persons.
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 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 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 4090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain school-age programs that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4138 86-0 (2019)
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 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 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 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
SB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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 334 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 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 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
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 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 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 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 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 1130 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 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 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
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 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 1357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children adopted from the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 2164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing of certain school-age programs that provide child-care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to establishment of the higher education pilot program for foster youth and former foster youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
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 168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 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 612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 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 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 706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.
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 740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses and registrations for certain child-care facilities and the amount of the fees for those licenses.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of embryo donation information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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 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 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 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial 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 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
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 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 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 1522 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1556 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education 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 1809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to annual testing of certain child-care facility employees for tuberculosis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 2129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to notify certain organizations regarding the adoption of certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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 2330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 2904 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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 3224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to requiring dealers and investment advisers to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
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 3338 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the foster care payment rate for certain foster parents and the reimbursement of certain expenses for the foster parent; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 3559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to reimbursement of foster parents and certain former foster children for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a driver's license and obtaining insurance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3594 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings; increasing the punishment for certain delinquent conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
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 3788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to child-to-caregiver ratios and group sizes in licensed day-care centers and reporting certain information related to child safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to monetary assistance by the Department of Family and Protective Services provided to foster parents and relative or designated caregivers for day-care services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
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 4093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
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 4096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 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
HB 4228 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain state agencies related to training of employees and contractors who provide certain services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the administrative closure of certain reported cases of child abuse or neglect made to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 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 497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the creation of an office of data analytics in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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 670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Nominations
Vetoed by the Governor
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 757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 780 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 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 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to certain information provided to prospective adoptive parents by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 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 1021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to reports on the consolidation and certain functions of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to access to the central child abuse and neglect registry by certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain civil consequences of conduct causing the birth of a child born addicted to a controlled substance; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 1208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
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 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 1669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to firearm safety awareness; decreasing the application and license fee for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain duties of a parent or guardian regarding information in reports prepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services in adoption cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2164 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to staff-to-child ratios and group sizes in licensed day-care centers and reporting certain information related to child safety.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 307 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
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, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
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 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
Filed
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 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 788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 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 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1143 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to information and services for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain information included on a searchable database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 1268 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to monetary assistance by the Department of Family and Protective Services provided to foster parents and relative or designated caregivers for day-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 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 1573 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to access by a sibling of a child separated from the sibling due to an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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 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 2053 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain requirements for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the department's enforcement authority.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 2233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a parent education pilot program by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a study and report on early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2578 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the efficiency of and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
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 2616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings; increasing the punishment for certain delinquent conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain programs provided to families of children at risk for abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2648 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to progressive sanctions for providers of home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring video recording in certain home and community-based services provider facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2655 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to study the effectiveness of the relative and other designated caregiver placement program.
House: Human Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to home-school education for foster children.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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 3092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to encouraging age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
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 3748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
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
SB 54 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
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 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
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, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 294 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: White, James
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 1086 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: White, James
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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 Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 1131 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1407 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to encouraging age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1496 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to background checks conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
SB 1814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to establishment of a child-care facility database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
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 1932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the payment of permanency care assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
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 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 764 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of the unavailability of community day care before the Department of Family and Protective Services provides day-care assistance or services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & 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 948 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 969 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
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 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 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 1206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding certain children who are reported to be missing.
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 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 1453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to visitation for certain children in the temporary managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to assistance and education regarding personal finance for certain children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
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 1661 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 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 1680 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and administrators of those facilities.
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 1683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to verification of the unavailability of community day care before the Department of Family and Protective Services provides day-care assistance or services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 1740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain information to which a social study evaluator is entitled in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2111 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 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 2323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
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 2497 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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 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 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 3302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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
HB 3587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
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 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain information to which a social study evaluator is entitled in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 352 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to visitation for certain children in the temporary managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
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 424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the administration and monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and administrators of those facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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 430 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of the unavailability of community day care before the Department of Family and Protective Services provides day-care assistance or services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to specialty court programs in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
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 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 737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide specialized training to foster parents of certain children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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 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 980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1245 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 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 1583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1588 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1589 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to assistance and education regarding personal finance for certain children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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 1769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 18 83-2 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 21 83-3 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of a resource awareness session before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties.
Filed
SB 17 83-3 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of a resource awareness session before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties.
Filed
HB 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 244 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the responsibilities of the Department of Family and Protective Services as trustee of the Parrie Haynes Trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the minimum standards for licensed child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 502 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 712 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 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 807 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the notice provided to a foster parent before a change in a child's foster care placement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
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 841 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, NaomiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain statutory references to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the sealing of and restricting access to juvenile records of adjudications of delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision and to the confidentiality of records of certain misdemeanor convictions of a child.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 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 1642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the sexual assault program fund and to the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1709 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a report on efforts made by the Department of Family and Protective Services to place children in adoptive homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 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 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 2269 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the Texas Rising Star Program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 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 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 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2976 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3123 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to codifying federal foster care funding requirements to locate and provide information to relatives and other adults following the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and court findings regarding those efforts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 3531 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a system for monitoring prescriptions of certain drugs under the Medicaid program for children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
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 71 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
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 219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
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 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 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 571 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services agencies and other related regulatory agencies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Medicaid by Chair
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain statutory references to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 957 82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the clarification of terminology relating to the Waco Center for Youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 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 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 1163 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exchange of information among certain entities concerning at-risk youth.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the regulation of certain shelter day-care facilities, child-care facilities, and individuals providing child-care services, and access to certain criminal history record information; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to mandatory dismissal deadlines and extended jurisdiction in suits affecting the parent-child relationship to which the Department of Family and Protective Services is a party.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a subsidy under an adoption assistance agreement for certain adoptive parents of children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 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 217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 510 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the registration of certain assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 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 1317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Reported favorably as substituted
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 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 1901 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1912 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the Transitional Living Services Program and the Preparation for Adult Living Program for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1970 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the minimum standards for operators and employees of child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1978 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an evidence-based youth development competitive grant pilot program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2040 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to establishing a kinship guardian assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2224 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the minimum standards for licensed child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2225 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating a committee to review the process for finding permanent placements for children in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2444 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2860 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance programs in connection with certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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 3137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to develop and provide certain foster parents with a statement regarding the rights and responsibilities of those persons and the agency.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 3466 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 3662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the review of certain drugs prescribed to a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers and other employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 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 4565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
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 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 4588 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to apply for Medicaid for certain children in the 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 4691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the collection and use of information relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in certain facilities serving individuals with mental retardation in an electronic database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4696 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, or exploitation at certain facilities and homes in which individuals with mental retardation reside and the collection and use of information related to those investigations in an electronic database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 68 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to licensing and inspection requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
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 70 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 493 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 572 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the exchange of information by the department regarding students in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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 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 1250 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of certain programs to assist certain foster children in obtaining postsecondary education and training.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1411 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance programs in connection with certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1644 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain information regarding the child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 2080 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to treating and reducing child abuse and neglect and improving child welfare, including providing assistance for adoptive parents and foster care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
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
HB 68 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 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 1654 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
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 1845 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to monetary assistance for care provided to children by certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1993 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 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 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 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 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
HB 3965 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to duties of a parent in the parent-child relationship to report, creating an offense and providing a penalty and other family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Meeting cancelled
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 265 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to background and criminal history checks for, reporting requirements for, and audits of certain providers of subsidized child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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 640 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to creating a recognition day to celebrate adoption, adoptive families, and adoption workers in Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
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 759 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain requirements relating to permanency hearings and placement review hearings for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 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 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
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 198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 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 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 614 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 657 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 799 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a health passport for foster children.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 920 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to protective and guardianship services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 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
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 66 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the establishment of certain programs and initiatives designed to prevent the manufacture and use of methamphetamine; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 375 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to prohibiting the sale or use of unsafe children's products; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
SR 1061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
HB 111 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain supplemental state appropriations for deferred payments.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 112 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain supplemental state appropriations for previously deferred payments.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 16 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to supplemental state appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
SB 47 79-3 (2006)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of children's substitute care and case management services by county governmental agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
HCR 305 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2292.
Signed by the Governor
