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TX HB4781

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Candy Noble

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 264.107(c) of the Texas Family Code to add a fifth factor the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting foster care placements for children

  • Requires DFPS to consider whether a placement is able to meet the long-term needs of the child, including placement stability

  • Existing factors remain unchanged: least restrictive setting, geographic proximity to child's home, ability to meet identified needs, and satisfying the child's expressed placement interests when developmentally appropriate

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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