Bill: HB 53, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
House Human Services
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Author(s)
Ina Minjarez
Co-Author(s)
Travis Clardy
Rick Miller
Sponsor(s)
Beverly Powell
Bill Caption
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain
youth in foster care.
Fiscal Notes
According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 53 would amend the requirements of the Transitional Living Services Program so that experiential life-skills training must include financial literacy, civic engagement, and mental health for the education of certain youths in foster care. The financial literacy education program would be required to follow guidelines under the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the State Securities Board.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action supports HB 53 because it uplifts our principle of personal responsibility by expanding the life-skills training of foster care youths to areas that are crucial to flourish and sustain personal responsibility. This bill would allow persons that are transitioning from the guidance of the state to achieve a better direction toward financial independence.
