LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 24, 2025 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would modify a current report to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide information on the outcome of each suit filed by DFPS and the type of placement of the child during the pendency of the suit. The bill also would require DFPS to post on their website monthly, reporting on additional information related to the number of children placed under a parental child safety placement agreement and child protective services regions with respect to authorization agreements and court orders for temporary authorization for care of a child.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 24, 2025
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by 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 modify a current report to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide information on the outcome of each suit filed by DFPS and the type of placement of the child during the pendency of the suit. The bill also would require DFPS to post on their website monthly, reporting on additional information related to the number of children placed under a parental child safety placement agreement and child protective services regions with respect to authorization agreements and court orders for temporary authorization for care of a child.It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing appropriations.
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