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TX SB2265

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of Family and Protective Services, single source continuum contractors, and any other person from discriminating based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in child welfare services

  • Bars adverse actions related to foster home licensure or verification based on a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

  • Prevents discrimination in child placement decisions on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

  • Adds new Section 264.105 to Subchapter B, Chapter 264 of the Texas Family Code

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/25/2025

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