TX HB2340

Child custody evaluators must complete at least 3 hours of training within the preceding two years on caring for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, covering topics such as education, therapy, independent living preparation, and addressing physical or mental health challenges

Courts may not admit custody evaluation reports into evidence if the child has an intellectual or developmental disability and the evaluator had not completed the required disability-related training at the time of the evaluation (unless the evaluator was court-appointed under Section 107.106)

Evaluators must redact social security numbers and children's birth dates from records before disclosing them to parties, attorneys, or court-appointed persons

Records from evaluations must be made available to parties and their attorneys after filing a notice under Section 107.113(b), unless a court restricts disclosure

Training and admissibility requirements apply to evaluations conducted by evaluators appointed on or after January 1, 2026; the bill takes effect September 1, 2025