Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Jurisprudence Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting involved discussions primarily focused on family law and child protection cases, featuring several bills aimed at clarifying legal standards and fee schedules. Notably, Senator Byrd introduced SB2052, which reinforces the parental rights in child custody matters, establishing a presumption that parents act in the best interest of their children. This bill drew support and testimonies from various stakeholders, highlighting the need for clarity in legal proceedings regarding child custody. Additionally, Senator Zaffirini's SB1838 addressed the compensation of attorneys in child protection cases, emphasizing the importance of clear fee schedules to ensure fair compensation. Testimonies from legal experts underscored the existing confusion around attorney fees and the need for standardized procedures. Overall, the committee acknowledged the importance of these bills in protecting children's rights and ensuring fair legal representation for families.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB387

Filed
11/18/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1650

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1839

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred to other courts.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1838

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1923

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1940

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a manufactured home classified as personal property at the owner's death.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2052

Filed
3/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.