Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee May 19th, 2025

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 19th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

The meeting focused on Senate Bill 66, which addresses supportive decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to provide an alternative to full guardianship, allowing those with the ability to make their own choices the supportive assistance they may need. There was a discussion about the implications of authorizing such a supporter during legal proceedings, especially concerning confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. Some concerns were raised regarding how these agreements would work in practice, prompting the committee to consider conducting a study on these legal and ethical implications before proceeding further.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB66

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/6/25  
Out of House Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.