Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee Apr 7th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025 at 02:00 pm 1 of 2

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

The committee meeting covered various legislative issues and allowed members to discuss key topics affecting their constituents. Noteworthy discussions included the implications of recent legislative changes, and several members vocalized their positions on proposed bills. The atmosphere was collaborative, with members sharing insights and engaging in debates about the best course of action for the upcoming legislative session. Various stakeholders, including experts and citizens, were invited to testify, contributing to the richness of the dialogue. Overall, the meeting represented a comprehensive effort to address pressing matters within the legislative framework, reflecting a commitment to transparency and public involvement.
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S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025 at 08:00 am 2 of 2

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

The committee meeting centered around discussions on HB3284, which focuses on promoting family stability and the commissioning of a task force to evaluate existing regulations affecting marriage and family formation. Chairman Dutton initiated the conversation by emphasizing the need for governmental support in fostering a robust societal framework based on stable family units. Testimonies from various stakeholders highlighted the declining marriage rates in Texas, prompting discussions on effective strategies to reverse this trend. Public testimony was heard from representatives of Texas Values Action and the Texas Family Law Foundation, both advocating for stronger legislative measures to foster lifelong marriages and family stability.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1044

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
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Texas House Bill HB168

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the age at which a person in this state may marry and to certain rights of a party to a void marriage entered into when the party was a minor.
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Texas House Bill HB1534

Filed
12/6/24  
Out of House Committee
5/2/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to confirming the provision of certain notices before the full adversary hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Texas House Bill HB1914

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the modification of a possession order and temporary possession of a child when a conservator of the child is incapacitated.
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Texas House Bill HB2240

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of House Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain void marriages.
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Texas House Bill HB2530

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Texas House Bill HB3284

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
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Texas House Bill HB3395

Filed
2/26/25  
Out of House Committee
4/25/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a manufactured home classified as personal property at the owner's death.
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Texas House Bill HB3515

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to regulating parental reunification therapy in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Texas House Bill HB3783

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/26/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Texas House Bill HB4034

Filed
3/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
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Texas House Bill HB4213

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.