Bill

HB 369

86(R) - 2019
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate State Affairs
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate State Affairs
Family Values

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Briscoe Cain
Harold Dutton Jr.
John Frullo
Oscar Longoria
Tom Oliverson

Sponsor(s)

Joan Huffman

Bill Caption

Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 369 would establish procedures to allow for a suit relating to the adoption of a child to be transferred to the county where the child resides.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 369 as it doesn't affect our liberty principles.