Relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship.

This bill amends Texas Family Code Section 153.009 to change procedures for interviewing children in custody cases. It requires courts to record interviews with children aged 12 or older about their custody preferences (and may interview younger children), specifies interviews must occur in chambers or court locations, and mandates sealing interview records unless an appeal is filed. The law directly affects children aged 12+ in parent-child relationship disputes, parents, attorneys, and judges handling custody cases. Key changes include requiring recordings for 12+ year olds, clarifying where interviews may occur, and adding record sealing rules to protect privacy. The bill does not alter custody standards but changes how courts gather and handle children's input.