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TX HB1534

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Campos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to confirm in writing and in open court, before a full adversary hearing in DFPS child custody cases, that the department properly notified alleged perpetrators of their rights

  • Mandates verification that DFPS informed alleged perpetrators of their right to create an audio or video recording of their interview with the department

  • Requires confirmation that alleged perpetrators were informed of their right to request an administrative review of DFPS findings

  • Requires verification that DFPS provided parents or legal custodians with required information as soon as possible after initiating an investigation

  • Applies to suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to confirming the provision of certain notices before the full adversary hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/13/2025
Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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