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TX SB1590
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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Requires the vital statistics unit to establish an electronic process for requesting information about court jurisdiction over children in parent-child relationship suits, accessible by DFPS, courts, attorneys, and parties
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Removes the requirement that requests to the vital statistics unit be in writing, allowing for electronic submission
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Mandates the vital statistics unit respond to paternity registry search requests within 10 days of receipt
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Allows certificates of paternity registry search results to include a digitized signature instead of requiring a written signature
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Changes apply to requests received on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to duties of the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services in relation to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including in regard to the electronic transmission of certain information.
Health
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/7/2025