89R25266 DNC-D
By: Rose H.B. No. 5394
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 5394:
By: Hull C.S.H.B. No. 5394
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to prohibiting single source continuum contractors and
child-placing agencies from imposing certain requirements on or
adopting certain policies and procedures related to relative and
designated caregivers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 264.752, Family Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) A single source continuum contractor or a child-placing
agency may not:
(1) subject a relative or designated caregiver to any
requirement other than as provided by law or department or Health
and Human Services Commission rule; or
(2) adopt any policies or procedures related to a
relative or designated caregiver other than as authorized by law or
department or Health and Human Services Commission rule.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.