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TX HB5302
Bill
Status
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nate Schatzline
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Texas Post-adoption Assistance Program, administered by the comptroller, to provide financial assistance to adoptive parents of children from Texas's foster care system for post-adoption expenses
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Allows certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to participate in the program by soliciting donations and awarding grants, with at least 97% of donated funds required to go directly to grants and no more than 3% for operating expenses
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Sets maximum annual grant amounts at $2,000 for parents adopting a single child, or $1,500 per child for parents adopting multiple children, with eligibility continuing until the child turns 18 or receives a high school diploma
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Permits grant funds to be used for behavioral therapy, psychological therapy, specialized tutoring, transportation for family visits, therapeutic camps, equine or musical therapy, respite care, and other therapeutic activities
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Provides state matching funds for grants awarded by certified organizations, subject to available appropriations, and allows recipients to carry over up to 50% of unused funds to the following fiscal year
Legislative Description
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Post-adoption Assistance Program.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
5/19/2025