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TX HB4369
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aicha Davis
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AI Summary
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Lowers the age from 12 to 8 years old at which a court is required to interview a child in chambers to determine the child's wishes regarding conservatorship and primary residence designation
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Requires courts to record interviews with children 8 years of age or older (previously 12) when requested by a party, amicus attorney, or attorney ad litem
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Adds the preference of children 8 years or older (previously 12) as a factor courts must consider when appointing joint managing conservators without an agreed parenting plan
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Allows temporary orders changing primary residence designation during modification suits if a child is 8 or older (previously 12) and has expressed a preference to the court
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Applies to parent-child relationship suits and modification actions pending or filed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the age at which a child may express a preference to the court on issues regarding residence and conservatorship in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Family
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
4/1/2025