SB 2749
AN ACT relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.
Senate Bill • Hall
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 261, Family Code is amended by adding Section 261.0011 to read as follows: Sec. 261.0011. EXCLUSIONS. In this chapter, "abuse" and "neglect," as defined in Sec. 261.001, do not include the refusal of the child's parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare to: (a) affirm the child's expressed sexual orientation or (b) address the child according to the child's preferred name or pronoun(s), regardless of whether the child has legally SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.
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