Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1084

Caption

Relating to the creation of the committee on licensing standards in the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Impact

The creation of the Committee on Licensing Standards is expected to significantly influence state laws pertinent to child care by instituting more rigorous reviews and analyses of licensing practices and facility operations. The committee will be responsible for making recommendations regarding potential statutory changes, especially in areas related to staff-child ratios and inspection protocols. Such changes are anticipated to reflect best practices from across the country, aimed at improving care for children in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 1084 proposes the establishment of a Committee on Licensing Standards within the Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas. This committee is designed to enhance the oversight of child-care facilities by including representatives from various sectors, including child-care operators, parents, and child advocacy organizations. The bill aims to ensure that policies and licensing standards are continuously reviewed and updated to align with best practices in child care, thereby enhancing the safety and welfare of children in nonresidential settings.

Contention

Notably, the bill includes provisions for the committee to analyze the deaths of children in substitute care and the types of licensing violations occurring across facilities. While the focus on child welfare is paramount, there may be concerns about the implications for child-care providers, who could face increased scrutiny and adjustments to operational practices in response to tighter regulations on staffing and safety standards. The balance between ensuring high-quality child care and maintaining manageable operating conditions for providers will likely be a point of contention as this bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2525

Relating to creating the Family and Protective Services Board.

TX SB593

Relating to an independent assessment of the Health and Human Services Commission's and the Department of Family and Protective Services' rules, minimum standards, and contract requirements that apply to certain residential child-care providers.

TX SB24

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB4049

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB2794

Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB4956

Relating to monthly reports of certain activity of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX SB2109

Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX SB1853

Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.

TX HB2272

Relating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court proceedings.

TX SB1727

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

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