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TX HB4969
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nate Schatzline
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 45.007 of the Human Resources Code to add a new subsection regarding remedies for child welfare services providers
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Allows child welfare services providers who successfully assert a claim or defense under the rights of conscience chapter to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs
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Recovery of attorney's fees and court costs is in addition to any existing remedies already available under current law
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
4/3/2025