SB 2265
AN ACT relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
Senate Bill • Cook
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to preventing discrimination in foster care. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 264, Family Code, is amended by adding Section 264.105 to read as follows: Sec. 264.105. PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION IN FOSTER CARE. (a) Notwithstanding Section 264.0011, in this section, "commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission. (b) The commission, the department, a single source continuum contractor, and any other person may not discriminate or take any adverse action against a person on the basis of the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression relating to child welfare services, including the licensure or verification of a foster home or the placement of a child. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
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