Bill: HB 868, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Co-Author(s)

Travis Clardy

Sponsor(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the jury charge and jury findings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 868 would prohibit a judge from overriding the decision of a jury in restricting the geographic area in which a sole managing conservator may designate their child’s primary residence.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 868 because it would increase due process protections for a parent or guardian designated as the sole managing conservator of a child. Current law permits judges in a jury trial to override the jury and make their own determination as to the child’s primary residence for a sole managing conservator, but not joint managing conservators. HB 868 would clarify that a sole managing conservator is equally entitled to a decision by a jury of their peers, not a judge making unilateral decisions.


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