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TX HB5255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christina Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from considering the citizenship or immigration status of a relative or other designated caregiver when making child placement decisions

  • Prohibits DFPS from considering the citizenship or immigration status of a child's parent when deciding whether to take possession of a child

  • Amends Sections 262.114 and 262.116 of the Texas Family Code to add these immigration status protections

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/7/2025

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