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TX HB1534
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Campos
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates verification that DFPS informed alleged perpetrators of their right to create an audio or video recording of their interview with the department
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Requires confirmation that alleged perpetrators were informed of their right to request an administrative review of DFPS findings
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Requires verification that DFPS provided parents or legal custodians with required information as soon as possible after initiating an investigation
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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