86R14143 TSS-D
By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 2142
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on the use of forensic psychology in suits
affecting the parent-child relationship.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Office of Court Administration of the
Texas Judicial System shall conduct a study regarding the use of
forensic psychology in suits affecting the parent-child
relationship. In conducting the study, the office shall examine:
(1) the utility and efficacy of using forensic
psychology to assist courts in rendering orders in the best
interest of the child; and
(2) the total cost of a forensic psychology evaluation
and the feasibility of regularly requiring or providing those
services in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2020, the Office of Court
Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall file a report
containing the results of the study and recommendations for
legislation with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the
legislature.
SECTION 2. This Act expires September 1, 2021.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.