Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.

HB 1071 proposes establishing the Texas Adoption Assistance Program to help adoptive parents cover adoption-related expenses. The program would allow certified nonprofit organizations (meeting specific tax and mission requirements, such as 501(c)(3) status and family-focused services) to award grants to eligible adoptive parents. These grants would cover costs like legal fees, home studies, and travel, administered in partnership with the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill requires certified organizations to undergo annual audits and comply with eligibility rules set by the Commission. This program directly affects adoptive parents in Texas seeking financial support for adoption expenses.