HB 5255
AN ACT relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 262.114, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) In making a placement decision for a child, the department may not consider the citizenship or immigration status of a relative or other designated caregiver. SECTION 2. Section 262.116, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a-1) When deciding whether to take possession of a child under this subchapter, the department may not consider the citizenship or immigration status of the child's parent. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Aliens and related subject areas.
Haley Cornyn
Gavin L. Massingill
Shera Eichler
Jennifer Shelley Rodriguez
Ky Ash
Nora Del Bosque
Craig Holzheauser
Jacob Smith
Elizabeth Hadley
Clayton Pope
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child
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