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

HB 5628 amends Texas Family Code Section 153.002 to explicitly state that "the best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration" for courts deciding custody, access, or conservatorship in cases involving parents and children. It specifically clarifies that this standard applies when government entities (like child protective services) file lawsuits under Subtitle E of the Family Code. The bill does not create new rules but reaffirms an existing legal principle for family courts handling cases involving state agencies. It directly affects judges, parents, and children in custody disputes where government agencies are parties. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.