Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Jurisprudence Committee May 7th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting of the committee focused on several key pieces of legislation including HB1734, HB2340, HB3376, and HB2350. Notably, discussions surrounding HB1734 centered on streamlining the transfer of court files related to parent-child relationships, with testimony suggesting significant support for the changes aimed at promoting efficiency. Meanwhile, HB2340 was discussed to enhance the qualifications and training requirements for child custody evaluators, reflecting a commitment to improving standards in this sensitive area.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1734

Filed
1/6/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.
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Texas House Bill HB2340

Filed
2/3/25  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances.
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Texas House Bill HB2350

Filed
2/3/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1538

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the registration and regulation of court recorders by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; requiring occupational registration; creating criminal offenses.
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Texas House Bill HB3376

Filed
2/26/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2883

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the business court.