Bill

SB 904

87(R) - 2021
Senate State Affairs
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate State Affairs
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Lawyers
Children

Contact the Author

Charles Perry

Phone:

512-463-0128

Capitol Office:

E1.806

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Charles Perry

Co-Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Sponsor(s)

Ray Lopez

Bill Caption

Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 904 would amend Family Code to require an attorney who is on the list maintained by the court as being qualified for appointment as an attorney ad litem for a child in a child protection case, to provide proof that the attorney has completed a training program regarding trauma-informed care and the effect of trauma on children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill would also stipulate what information would be required in the training.

Vote Recommendation Notes

As SB 904 does not pertain to the Liberty Principles, Texas Action is neutral on this bill. 

Contact the Author

Charles Perry

Phone:

512-463-0128

Capitol Office:

E1.806

Email: