HB 5593
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a
Bill Text
relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 162.001(a), Family Code, is amended to (a) Subject to the requirements for standing to sue in Chapter 102, only an adult who identifies as the same biological sex listed on the individual's birth certificate entered at or near the time of birth or modified only to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the biological sex may petition to adopt a child who may be SECTION 2. Chapter 263, Subchapter A, Family Code is amended by adding Section 263.0011 to read as follows: Section 263.0011. ELIGIBILITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO FOSTER A CHILD. Only an adult who identifies as the same biological sex listed on the individual's birth certificate entered at or near the time of birth or modified only to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the biological sex is eligible to foster a child. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a
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