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TX HB5302

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nate Schatzline

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services5/19/2025
Human Services4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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