Relating to a relative and kinship care grant program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

This bill establishes a state grant program administered by the Texas Office of Court Administration to provide legal assistance for family members caring for children. It directly affects relative or kinship caregivers (like grandparents or close family) with household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. The program funds nonprofit organizations to help these caregivers navigate legal processes, including consent for medical treatment, care authorization agreements, and court proceedings related to child custody. Grants require recipient organizations to follow specific rules for application, funding, and monitoring to ensure they meet the program’s public purpose.