Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3284 establishes the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family effective June 20, 2025, to evaluate state policies affecting family formation. While there are no immediate mandates for general private employers, entities contracting with the state for family services face immediate scrutiny regarding program effectiveness, and the Commission's November 2026 report will likely dictate the 2027 legislative agenda regarding employee benefits and family law.
Rep. James Frank·House Bill·Regular Session
Health and Human Services Commission (Administrative Support) • Texas Commission on Marriage and Family
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
State Vendors Only: If your organization holds contracts with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for premarital education, marriage preservation, or parenting skills, your Master Service Agreements (MSAs) are subject to review. The Commission is statutorily required to assess the effectiveness of these programs.
General Business: No immediate amendments required for commercial or employment contracts.
General Business: No changes required.
State Vendors: Ensure staff overseeing state-funded programs are prepared to present "evidence-based" outcome data.
State Vendors: Immediately audit your internal data regarding program success rates. While the bill does not create a new statutory filing, the Commission has the authority to request data to fulfill its mandate. Organize data to demonstrate "evidence-based pathways" to family stability.
None. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no significant fiscal implication or new fees for the private sector.
"Policies that Discourage Marriage"
Section 7(1) requires the Commission to identify policies that discourage family formation. It is unclear if this scope is limited to government benefit "cliffs" or if it extends to private sector labor practices (e.g., "just-in-time" scheduling or lack of paid leave). We must monitor hearings to see if the Commission targets corporate HR policies as barriers to marriage.
"Evidence-Based Pathways"
The statute prioritizes "evidence-based" programs. The definition of this term is left to the Commission. This creates a risk for faith-based or community organizations that rely on qualitative rather than quantitative success metrics, potentially threatening their future eligibility for state funding.
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Common questions about HB3284
HB3284 establishes the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family effective June 20, 2025, to evaluate state policies affecting family formation. While there are no immediate mandates for general private employers, entities contracting with the state for family services face immediate scrutiny regarding program effectiveness, and the Commission's November 2026 report will likely dictate the 2027 legislative agenda regarding employee benefits and family law.
HB3284 was authored by Texas Representative James Frank during the Regular Session.
HB3284 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3284 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission (Administrative Support) and Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
The regulatory priority for HB3284 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3284 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3284 addresses topics including family, family--marriage relationship, family--parent & child, governor and open meetings.
Key dates for HB3284: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3284 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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