Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2890

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2890 will have a significant effect on how conservatorship modifications are approached within the Texas Family Court system. It clarifies the legal standards and conditions that must be satisfied for the modification of a conservatorship order, thereby potentially streamlining the process and providing clearer guidance for legal practitioners and families involved. By explicitly stating that modifications will be subject to the criteria outlined in Section 153.131, the bill facilitates a more structured approach to determining conservatorship arrangements for children.

Summary

House Bill 2890 aims to amend the Family Code in Texas by modifying provisions related to the conservatorship of children. It introduces a new subsection in Section 156.101, specifically addressing the processes surrounding the modification of an existing conservatorship order. Under this bill, when a suit is filed seeking to modify an order establishing conservatorship, the stipulations of Section 153.131 will apply, ensuring that such modifications are handled under a clear framework established by this provision.

Contention

While the bill presents a systematic way to address modifications to conservatorship orders, it may also prompt discussions regarding the best interests of the child, which are paramount in family law cases. There could be contention regarding whether the strict application of the proposed framework appropriately considers the unique contexts of individual cases. Moreover, family law advocates may raise concerns about how these modifications impact parental rights and the nuances of each family dynamic, especially in contentious custody disputes.

Companion Bills

TX SB815

Identical Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1702

Relating to orders providing for the conservatorship of or possession of and access to a child by the child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

TX HB3379

Relating to orders for the conservatorship of, possession of or access to, or support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

TX HB2688

Relating to the modification of certain orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

TX HB2948

Relating to the modification of a possession order and temporary possession of a child when a conservator of the child is incapacitated.

TX HB5103

Relating to the rights and duties of each parent that must be specified in certain agreed parenting plans and orders for the joint managing conservatorship of a child.

TX SB2548

Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB4953

Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX SB2562

Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX SB1690

Relating to prohibiting the conservatorship of a child by a parent who removes the child from this state for certain purposes relating to gender reassignment.

TX HB4904

Relating to the emancipation of certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.