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TX HB3284

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Frank

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family, a 7-member body appointed by the governor (3 members), lieutenant governor (2 members), and speaker of the house (2 members)

  • Requires commission members to have expertise in marriage and family formation, including family law attorneys, counselors, child development experts, nonprofit leaders, researchers, and clergy

  • Directs the commission to evaluate state laws, rules, and policies that may discourage Texans from marrying and raising children, and assess the effectiveness of state-funded premarital education and family formation programs

  • Commission must submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations to state leadership by November 1, 2026

  • Commission members serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement; the Health and Human Services Commission provides administrative support; the commission expires December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/16/2025
Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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