Bill: SB 821, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

2nd Chamber Committee

House Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Sponsor(s)

Four Price

Bill Caption

Relating to children's advocacy centers.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 821 would make several updates to statutes governing the operations of children's advocacy centers. These changes include, among other things, the following: (1) requiring centers to adopt a multidisciplinary team working protocol; (2) revising provisions relating to the interagency memorandum of understanding; and (3) revising provisions relating to the center's duties, including review of Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports relating to suspected abuse, neglect, or the death of a child.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action has a neutral stance toward SB 821 because it does not hinder or advance any of our principles. 


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