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TX HB2138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ashley Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of Family and Protective Services, single source continuum contractors, and any other person from discriminating based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in foster care

  • Protections apply to child welfare services including the licensure or verification of foster homes and the placement of children

  • Adds new Section 264.105 to the Family Code under Subchapter B, Chapter 264

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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