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.