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TX SB226

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Children under parental child safety placement agreements (Section 264.902, Family Code) can establish residency for public school admission by providing a letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services confirming the child's address during the placement

  • For school-age children, parental child safety placement agreements must now include a DFPS letter containing the child's residence address and specific language stating it serves as proof of residence for public school enrollment

  • Education Code changes apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Family Code changes apply only to parental child safety placement agreements executed on or after the effective date; prior agreements remain governed by former law

  • Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 16, 2025, and the House 136-0 on May 24, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to establishing residency for children who are the subject of parental child safety placement agreements for purposes of admission into public schools.

Education

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/22/2025
Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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