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TX HB4969

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nate Schatzline

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45.007 of the Human Resources Code to add a new subsection regarding remedies for child welfare services providers

  • 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

  • Recovery of attorney's fees and court costs is in addition to any existing remedies already available under current law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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