HB 457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Grayson County in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Family--General | GRAYSON COUNTY
HB 980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the privilege against disclosure of certain collaborative family law communications.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 1546 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to discovery procedures for civil actions brought under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General | WITNESSES
HB 2975 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to work and family policies.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Family--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4355 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General
HB 4809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council broadcast over the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | Family--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 797 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Family--General
SB 1525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 2390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the eligibility of and receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the power of associate judges to render and sign certain ancillary orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the issuance of Family First specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Family--General | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
HB 2609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2021
HB 3284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to de novo review of certain juvenile matters referred to juvenile court masters in Harris County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child and to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission pilot the use of certain third-party employment and income information to assist with determining unemployment benefit eligibility.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Family--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 3962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the powers and duties of a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to family and medical leave.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 1123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the issuance of Family First specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Family--General | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General
HB 94 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 1035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 2623 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirements for a change of name for a person with a final felony conviction or a person required to register as a sex offender.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
HB 3786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by counties on the effectiveness of establishing a family drug court; establishing a family drug court grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | DRUG COURTS | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAID | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--District | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirements for a change of name for a person with a final felony conviction or a person required to register as a sex offender.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
HB 498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | FORUM NON CONVENIENS
HB 1145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Hidalgo County as the district court with preference for family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Courts--District | Family--General | HIDALGO COUNTY
HB 1593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the engagement strategies included in a school district's family engagement plan.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2703 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a temporary order appointing a receiver in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Judges | DIVORCE | Family--General
HB 2779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 2927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
HB 3353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Family--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to associate judges and court reporters for certain family law cases and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Courts--Reporters | Family--General
HB 3928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Family--General | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to establishing family drug courts in counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | DRUG COURTS | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
HB 4174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the limitation on the right of a child's grandparent to request possession of or access to the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 4284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Potter County in family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Family--General | POTTER COUNTY
SB 581 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the requirements for a change of name for a person with a final felony conviction or a person required to register as a sex offender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
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
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | Women
SB 1213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS PATIENT AUTONOMY RESTORATION ACT OF 2017
SB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Family--General | Law Enforcement
HB 67 85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 152 85-1 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1167 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY
HB 1175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain privileges of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding involving the child's parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to Internet access to certain district court family dockets.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Family--General | INTERNET | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 1699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the commission of family violence as grounds for an annulment of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
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
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Family--General | Lawyers
HB 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Family--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to an employee's right to leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--General | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in family district courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BAILIFFS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Family--General | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 3729 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | Family--General | Military & Veterans
HB 3802 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 3941 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Family--General | FORT BEND COUNTY
HB 3943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4086 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the right to a de novo hearing before the referring court regarding a temporary order rendered by an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | Family--General
SB 531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women | WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
SB 739 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 764 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court in Harris County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--General | Lawyers
SB 1090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receive supplemental financial assistance and be assigned as a protective payee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE
SB 1938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Family--General | FORT BEND COUNTY
HB 281 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 750 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1098 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an award of attorney's fees for certain dismissed claims joined to an action under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General | Tort Reform
HB 1811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to redesignation of the 357th District Court as a family district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CAMERON COUNTY | Courts--District | Family--General
HB 2774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 3402 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the privilege of a child to refuse to testify against the child's parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3717 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1060 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to trial by special judge of certain matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain kinship caregivers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 1506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Unemployment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to certain information regarding paternity required to be provided to certain pregnant women and mothers of newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PATERNITY
HB 1644 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in certain children.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Family--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| ADOPTION | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | FOSTER CARE
HB 2303 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for parents and guardians of certain deceased crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Family--General
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child 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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Unemployment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to preferences and designations of certain district courts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BAILIFFS | Courts--District | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY | Juvenile Boards & Officers
HB 353 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain health care rights of domestic partners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--General | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 910 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice requirements in certain counties for hearings in suits for dissolution of marriage and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Administration | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
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
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to attorney fees in parent-child proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | INDIGENT LEGAL 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
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to coverage under an automobile insurance policy for certain family members.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Family--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 2159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the number of families served by the nurse-family partnership competitive grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the state registry of paternity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PATERNITY
HB 568 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the requirements for an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment of parental rights and to the inheritance rights of certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 619 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 620 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to retroactive child support and notification in cases involving an anticipated adoption that is not completed.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 876 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identification information of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 930 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain orders rendered by, and preservation of the record in matters heard by, an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Judges | Family--General
HB 1342 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CAMERON COUNTY | Courts--District | Family--General
HB 1359 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of a monthly subsidy that may be paid under adoption assistance agreements for certain children with special needs.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 1703 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 1761 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Courts--County & Statutory | Family--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1972 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem representing a child in a child abuse proceeding.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2068 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Family--General
HB 2486 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Wichita County.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Family--General | WICHITA COUNTY
HB 3086 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to certain actions on a claim under a marital property agreement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3216 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the participation of certain family members in a family-controlled state trust company.
House: Financial Institutions
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--General | Financial--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3468 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to standing for receipt of certain damages based on a death caused by a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Family--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3679 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to internships for certain attorneys before engaging in certain trial work in civil matters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Family--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3794 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the establishment of a family home within a property owners association.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Family--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 131 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of nursing home family councils.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Family--General | Nursing Homes
SB 615 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CAMERON COUNTY | Courts--District | Family--General
SB 872 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the maximum amount of a monthly subsidy that may be paid under adoption assistance agreements for certain children with special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance
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
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Human Services--Child Services
HB 209 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to challenging an acknowledgment of paternity executed by a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | PATERNITY
HB 239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to birth records of adopted children.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| ADOPTION | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 261 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to possession of or access to a grandchild and designation of other relatives as managing conservators.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 270 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to placement of a child with a noncustodial parent or relative to further the best interest of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 404 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the membership of the Family and Protective Services Council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1176 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the designation of a former spouse as a survivor or P.O.D. payee of a multiple-party account before a decree of divorce or annulment is rendered.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1413 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 1895 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the authority of an associate judge appointed by a court with family law jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Family--General | MAGISTRATES
HB 1999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the preparation of medical history reports by parents who relinquish children for adoption.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an embryo except in an adoption proceeding; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Health--General
HB 2960 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the abolition of the work and family policies advisory committee, work and family policies fund, and certain requirements for the Texas Workforce Commission's administration of federally established day-care programs.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Day Care | Family--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2961 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements for the Texas Workforce Commission's administration of federally established day-care programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Family--General | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2962 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the abolition of the work and family policies advisory committee and the work and family policies fund.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 3015 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to next of kin for purposes of making funeral arrangements.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Family--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3092 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to certain requirements for filing an application for court-ordered chemical dependency treatment services for an adult.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--General | Family--General
HB 3216 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to report of inmate death.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General
HCR 153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to schedule a revision of the Family Code during the 2005-2006 interim.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| FAMILY CODE | Family--General | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 417 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 1328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 105 79-3 (2006)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the use of parenting plans and parenting coordinators in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 162 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the requirements for a petition to change the name of an adult.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General
HB 445 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Judges | Family--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 585 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the membership of the Board of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 883 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Support | Family--General
HB 972 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the computation of income for certain recipients of financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Family--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 1391 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the confidentiality of pleadings and protective order applications in certain proceedings in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 1497 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the adoption of an adult.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ADOPTION | Family--General
HB 1690 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the time in which a final order must be rendered in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General
HB 1833 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain fees that may be assessed and collected by a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of an administrative writ of withholding for the enforcement of a child support obligation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Family--Child Support | Family--General
HB 3114 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the definition of gross income under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Family--General | Financial--General
HCR 13 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Urging congress to enact the Protect Children From E-Mail Smut Act of 2001.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Communications & Press | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--General | PROTECT CHILDREN FROM E-MAIL SMUT ACT OF 2001 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 58 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the creation of a relative caregiver placement pilot program for certain children for whom the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services is appointed managing conservator.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General
SB 593 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the membership of the Board of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to pass to 3rd reading
| Family--Child Protection | Family--General | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1417 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to change of name and vital statistics information based on gender reassignment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 27 78-3 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the state's financing of foster care payments.
Filed
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Interim Studies | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to eligibility of certain employees for unemployment compensation benefits after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
No action taken in subcommittee
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Unemployment | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 352 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| COVENANT MARRIAGE | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 482 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protecting certain persons from retaliation by nursing homes or intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Family--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Nursing Homes | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 714 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to foster care for a child who resides with a relative.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 835 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the study of a buy-in option for the state child health plan.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 954 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to consideration of kinship to a student, former student, or donor in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Family--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1132 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Family--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate
HB 1363 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the mediation of certain disputes by collaborative law procedures.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1376 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--Judges | Family--General | VISITING JUDGES
HB 1587 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2114 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to interment of a victim and an individual convicted of the murder of the victim in the same cemetery; providing a civil penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Cemeteries | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--General
HB 2368 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, KennSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the fees assessed by a district court in Dallas County for certain services rendered in juvenile or family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--Administration | Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | Family--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2717 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--General | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2788 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the transfer of certain cases from a district court of a judicial district to a newly created district court of that judicial district.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--District | Family--General
HB 2789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3063 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to certain records pertaining to adoptions.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Family--General
SB 70 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVENANT MARRIAGE | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 233 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to parental liability for the conduct of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 368 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions and to family-based alternatives to the institutionalization of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Nursing Homes | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 445 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the designation of an agent to represent a property owner in certain property tax matters.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 618 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Judges | Family--General | VISITING JUDGES
SB 666 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Family--General | VISITING JUDGES
SB 722 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Family--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate
SB 879 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1064 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to adoption services of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services with respect to sibling groups.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1086 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the minimum qualifications of certain persons conducting a social study in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Family--General | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1349 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Family Violence | Family--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 350 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to creating a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| COVENANT MARRIAGE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE LICENSES
HB 383 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 735 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 768 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the extension of group life insurance to spouses and children.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Family--General | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 783 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION & ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 1325 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain individuals who voluntarily leave their last work.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
| Family--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 1338 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a grandparent's access to a grandchild.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS
HB 1579 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Family--General | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1583 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the confidentiality of certain juvenile records or files.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Open Records
HB 1855 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the mandatory termination of parental rights of a person who engaged in certain criminal conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1884 76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the collection and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Family--Child Support | Family--General
HB 2707 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to funeral expenses for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2829 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the dissolution of a marriage on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 2990 76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement of an order for possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the involvement of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in the adoption of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 245 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to perform certain family obligations; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--General | Labor--General
SB 405 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the extension of certain group life insurance coverage to spouses and children.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Family--General | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 644 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to creating a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVENANT MARRIAGE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE LICENSES
SB 996 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to burial expenses for children in foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1394 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a joint managing conservator's or possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1652 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the modification of a court order providing for possession of or access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 304 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Family--General
HB 1458 70-0 (1987)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the appointment of family law masters for certain courts.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
| Courts--District | Family--General
SB 927 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the appointment and use of family law masters for certain courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Family--General
SB 1138 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Hackney, Clint
Relating to technical corrections and clarifications in suits brought under Titles 1 and 2, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Family--General | Statutory Revision
SR 656 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Establishing a special interim study committee to study the State's role in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
Reported favorably with substitute
| AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN PROGRAM | Family--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
HCR 156 69-0 (1985)
Author: Emmett, EdSponsor: Washington, Craig
Establishing the Joint Special Committee on the Family Role in Reducing Recidivism.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 139 69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Directing the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency to prepare a report on public education concerns relating to families.
Reported enrolled
| EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | Family--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 428 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the qualifications of retired judges sitting in certain domestic relations or juvenile courts; amending Section 5b, Chapter 156, Acts of the 40th Legislature, Regular Session, 1927, as amended (Article 200a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Family--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 928 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the definition of "family" in Chapter 71, Family Code.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
| Family--General
SCR 93 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Creating a special joint committee to study enhancing the role of the family to reduce recidivism of offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 255 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the recovery of damages for the wrongful death of a child or a spouse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--General
HB 867 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, TomSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to payment of certain benefits to family and dependants of a deceased insured under group accident and health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Family--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1062 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hartung, FrankSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the investment of funds of a county or an incorporated city, town, or village.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--General
HB 2105 67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders under Title 4, Family Code.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Family--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 61 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Providing for concurrent jurisdiction in family law matters between district courts named county courts at law in Bexas County, Texas; and providing for transfer of cases and exchange of judges and for practice and procedure in cases transferred to a county court at law and in cases transferred to any of the courts of Bexar County.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Family--General
HB 94 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to wrongful death actions by brothers or sisters of a deceased person.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--General
SB 266 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Evans, Charles
Providing for the administration of family law by replacing the juvenile courts of Dallas and Harris counties and all functioning domestic relations courts with district courts of general jurisdiction to be called family district courts; providing for transfer of cases, process, and writs; providing for the jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration of these courts; providing for the appointment, qualifications, terms, and compensation of judges; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the futures creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties and for compensation of members; making provisions relating to retirement benefits for judges of family district courts; providing effective dates; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced courts; repealing the laws providing for creation of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr counties; making certain transition provisions and other provisions relating to such courts; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--County & Statutory | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General | Juvenile Boards & Officers
SB 1333 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to reform of the state welfare system by changing the rules of law regarding the obligation of a person to support his relatives.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| Family--General | Human Services--General
HB 752 64-0 (1975)
Author: Evans, Charles
Providing for the administration of family law by redesignating each domestic relations court and special juvenile court of the State of Texas a regular numbered judicial district; increasing the jurisdiction of each court to that of a court of general jurisdiction giving preference to family matters; providing for terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; making other provisions relative to the courts and judges; repealing certain Acts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General
SB 705 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to immunization reminder notices sent by the State Department of Health.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
| Family--General | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 256 63-0 (1973)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Providing for the administration of family law by replacing all functioning domestic relations courts and juvenile courts in the state with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts; providing for these courts' jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the future creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced courts; repealing the laws providing for creation of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr counties.
House: Judiciary
Committee hearing date
| Courts--District | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General
HB 725 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Providing for the administration of family law by replacing the special juvenile courts of Harris and Dallas counties and all functioning domestic relations courts with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts; providing for these courts' jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the future creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties; repealing laws creating and providing for the replaced courts; repealing the laws providing for creation of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr counties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| Courts--District | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General
HB 927 63-0 (1973)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to certain insurance coverage for newborn children.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
| Family--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 53 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Providing for the administration of family law by replacing all functioning domestic relations courts and the juvenile courts of Dallas and Harris Counties with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts; providing for these courts' jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the future creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced courts; repealing the laws providing for creation of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr Counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably as amended
| Courts--District | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General
HB 434 62-0 (1971)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to the production and possession of wine and beer by the head of a family for family use.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Family--General | WINE & WINERIES
HB 598 62-0 (1971)
Author: Santiesteban, H. Tati
Relating to adopting Title 2 of the Family Code, relating to parent and child.
| Family--General | Statutory Revision
HB 806 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to administration of family law in certain counties.
| Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 376 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to parent and child.
| Family--General | Statutory Revision
SB 508 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to amending and repealing Statutes and enacting Family District Court Act, transferring functions of Domestic Relations and special juvenile courts, jurisdiction concurrent with other District Courts, naming courts, etc.
| Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY
HB 114 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to providing for the administration of family law by replacing all functioning domestic relations courts and the juvenile courts of Dallas and Harris counties with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the future creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties; repealing the laws creating and providing for the creating of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr counties.
| Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 605 61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to providing for the administration of family law by replacing the functioning domestic relations court of Midland County with a district court of general jurisdiction, to be called family district court; providing for this court's jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile board in Midland County and providing for the future creation and organization of a juvenile board in Midland County; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced court.
| Courts--District | Family--General | MIDLAND COUNTY
HB 523 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain articles of the Penal Code so as to permit prosecution for wife or child desertion in the county where such wife or child shall have resided for 60 days next preceding the filing of the indictment or information or in the county in which the defendant may be located.
| Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 993 60-0 (1967)
Author: Ligarde, Honore
Relating to exempting from forced sale certain property belonging to persons who are not constituents of a family.
| Family--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 123 60-0 (1967)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Relating to providing for the administration of family law by replacing all functioning domestic relations courts and the juvenile courts of Dallas and Harris counties with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts.
| Courts--District | FAMILY DISTRICT COURT ACT | Family--General | Juvenile Boards & Officers
HCR 15 60-1 (1968)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Directing the creation of a Family Law Study Committee.
| DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 138 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
| ALIMONY | Family--Child Support | Family--General | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 255 59-0 (1965)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to the judicial determination and administration of family law matters, including but not limited to adoptions, birth records, divorce, marriage, annulments, child custody, support and reciprocal support, separate maintenance, dependency, neglect, juvenile and parental delinquency and especially the welfare of troubled and neglected children.
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Family--General
SCR 59 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Authorizing the Legislative Council to study the legal status of unmarried parents.
| Family--Child Support | Family--General | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 121 58-0 (1963)
Author: Adams, J. Collier
Relating to providing for monetary contributions to the support of certain recipients of public assistance by certain relatives of the recipient.
| Aging | Family--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 966 58-0 (1963)
Author: Morgan, Richard L. "Dick"
Relating to eligibility for Old Age Assistance based upon income and resources of applicant and contributions of responsible relatives.
| Aging | Family--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 51 38-0 (1923)
Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice | et. al.
Relating to creating the "Dallas County District Court of Domestic Relations" and restricting the jurisdiction in part and providing for the transfer of case between the Fourteenth District Court, the Forty-fourth District Court and the Sixty-eight District Court; and providing that the Dallas County District Court of Domestic Relations shall have jurisdiction of criminal prosecutions under the Wife and Child Desertion Act; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | Family--General
HB 202 38-2 (1923)
Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice
Relating to changing the name of the Dallas County Circuit Court, located in Dallas County, Texas, to the Dallas County District Court of Domestic Relations, and restricting the jurisdiction in party, and providing for the transfer of cases.
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | Family--General
SB 61 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Relating to providing that no property encumbered by certain liens shall be set aside to the widow or children as exempt property, or appropriated to make up the allowances in lieu of exempt property, or for a year's support, until the debts secured by such liens are first discharged.
| Family--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
