86R2540 MM-D
By: Howard H.B. No. 475
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or
minor parents.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 264, Family Code, is
amended by adding Section 264.130 to read as follows:
Sec. 264.130. PREGNANCY AND PARENTING INFORMATION. The
department at developmentally appropriate stages shall provide to
children in the managing conservatorship of the department who are
pregnant or who are minor parents information on and support in
providing safe environments for children, including information
and support regarding:
(1) safe sleeping arrangements;
(2) suggestions for childproofing potentially
dangerous settings in a home;
(3) methods to cope with crying infants;
(4) selection of appropriate substitute caregivers;
(5) a child's early brain development, including the
importance of meeting an infant's developmental needs by providing
positive experiences and avoiding adverse experiences;
(6) the importance of paternal involvement in a
child's life;
(7) the benefits of reading and talking to young
children; and
(8) the impact of perinatal mood disorders.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.