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TX HB5143
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harold Dutton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more (Harris County) from transferring any aspect of a governmental entity's suit affecting the parent-child relationship to a court designated as a juvenile court
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The prohibition applies regardless of whether a "dual status child" (a child involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems) is the subject of the suit
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Applies to suits filed under Subtitle E of the Family Code, which covers suits brought by governmental entities such as the Department of Family and Protective Services
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The law applies to cases pending in trial court on the effective date as well as cases filed on or after that date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.
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Last Action
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
4/7/2025