TX SB1398

Expands the definition of "family preservation services" to include services approved under the Title IV-E state plan and extends eligibility to households subject to court orders under Section 264.203, in addition to foster care candidates and pregnant/parenting foster youth

Creates new restrictions on "temporary emergency supervision" for children without placement, prohibiting courts from ordering such supervision when appropriate placement is available and requiring detailed reports on all attempted placements before approval

Requires single source continuum contractors to adopt capitated funding methodology within three years of contract execution, implement annual performance reviews, and establish community advisory committees that meet quarterly with majority non-contractor membership

Mandates contractors to provide family preservation services as part of community-based care implementation, with external reviews required for new catchment areas implementing these services after September 1, 2023

Removes parents from those responsible for paying costs of family preservation services they select, making only non-parent managing conservators, guardians, or household members responsible for self-selected provider costs