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TX HB1734
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelia Orr
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 155.207(a) of the Texas Family Code to modify what documents must be transferred when a court transfers continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in a parent-child relationship case
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Requires the clerk to send pleadings in the pending proceeding and any other documents specifically requested by a party, rather than all original papers filed in the transferring court
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Documents must be sent electronically within 10 working days after the transfer order is signed, including transfer certificate, final orders, transfer order, previous transfer records, and accrued costs bill
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Applies only to cases where the transfer order is rendered on or after September 1, 2025; earlier transfers remain governed by prior law
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (House: 146-0 on April 29, 2025; Senate: 31-0 on May 22, 2025)
Legislative Description
Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.
Family
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025