LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2025 TO: Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB694 by Gervin-Hawkins (Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to notify the parent's attorney of a change in the child's placement. The bill would also require DFPS to notify the attorney within 48 hours when the agency becomes aware of a significant event affecting the child, or if the parent cannot be located or has not participated in their child's case for at least six months. It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing appropriations. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB694 by Gervin-Hawkins (Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB694 by Gervin-Hawkins (Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Honorable Lacey Hull, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB694 by Gervin-Hawkins (Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
HB694 by Gervin-Hawkins (Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to notify the parent's attorney of a change in the child's placement. The bill would also require DFPS to notify the attorney within 48 hours when the agency becomes aware of a significant event affecting the child, or if the parent cannot be located or has not participated in their child's case for at least six months. It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing appropriations.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of
530 Family and Protective Services, Department of
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN
JMc, NPe, ER, AN