Relating to the provision of family protection services by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

HB 5637 defines "family protection services" for the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, clarifying that these services include legal, social, or mental health support provided to low-income parents or children. The bill specifies these services apply when the state files a lawsuit against a parent or conducts an investigation of a parent, aligning with federal requirements under the Family First Prevention Services Act. It amends the Texas Government Code to ensure the Commission covers these services through qualified professionals like attorneys or social workers. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.