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TX SB607

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to enter into caregiver assistance agreements with parental child safety placement caregivers whose family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, subject to fund availability

  • Provides monetary assistance to eligible caregivers for the entire duration of the parental child safety placement arrangement

  • Mandates DFPS to provide written notice to caregivers about the availability of and eligibility requirements for monetary assistance at the earlier of when the placement agreement is signed or when the child is placed with the caregiver

  • Adds new Section 264.908 to Subchapter L, Chapter 264 of the Texas Family Code

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parental child safety placement caregivers.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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