TX SB1830

Courts cannot require a child to participate in parental reunification therapy (any therapy, program, camp, or service intended to repair a child's relationship with a parent) without consent from both parents

Prohibited reunification therapy practices include: cutting off contact between the child and their other parent, conservator, or close family members; overnight stays or out-of-state travel with the reunification-seeking parent; temporary custody transfers; use of transportation services involving force or safety risks; and threats, verbal abuse, or isolation tactics

Parental reunification therapy providers must operate under a signed service contract that explicitly details their processes, protocols, and procedures, with all parties fully informed before signing

Parties can file complaints about violations with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors or other appropriate licensing authorities, and may seek to vacate or modify court orders that violate these provisions

The law applies to pending and future cases, and enactment constitutes sufficient grounds to modify existing custody orders; effective immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025