Relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience.

This bill (HB 4969) allows child welfare services providers (such as foster care agencies or adoption services) to recover legal fees and court costs if they successfully win a lawsuit claiming an adverse action (like termination or denial of contracts) violated their "rights of conscience." It amends Texas law to add this specific remedy to existing provisions protecting providers' religious or moral objections. The key change requires courts to award these costs when providers prevail in cases involving conscience-based disputes. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.