Relating to procedures and grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship.
This bill (SB 1987) amends Texas Family Code to clarify child support obligations for parents whose parental rights have been terminated. It requires financially able parents to support children in foster care (with the state as guardian) or children conceived from specific crimes (like assault or sexual offenses), until the child turns 18 or graduates high school - whichever is later - or until adoption, disability removal, or death. The bill also expands grounds for termination to include cases where parents left children in immediate danger causing serious harm or failed to provide support for one year. It applies directly to parents whose rights were terminated under these specific circumstances, ensuring ongoing support for affected children.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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