SB 2855
AN ACT relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the
Senate Bill • Menéndez
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 153.002, Family Code, is amended to read Sec. 153.002. BEST INTEREST OF CHILD. The best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration of the court in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child, including in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity under Subtitle E. SECTION 2. Section 153.002, Family Code, as amended by this Act, is intended only to clarify existing law with respect to the court's consideration of the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity under Subtitle E, Title 5, Family Code. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the
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