Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Senate Bill 2306 amends the Texas Family Code to mandate that all licensed child-placing agencies publicly post an itemized list of all adoption-related costs on their internet websites. This statute removes the ability to keep fee schedules internal or confidential; agencies must ensure total consistency between online disclosures and client service agreements to avoid liability for deceptive trade practices.
Sen. Tan Parker·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Alignment Audit: Existing service agreements and retainer contracts must be cross-referenced against the new public fee schedule.
Intake Protocols: Admissions and intake staff must be retrained immediately. They cannot verbally offer "sliding scales" or estimates that contradict the published website rates without documenting the deviation explicitly. Verbal representations that differ from the website create liability.
Digital Archiving: You must implement a protocol to archive your website's fee page.
Web Development: Budget immediately for IT vendors to build a conspicuous "Adoption Costs" landing page.
Legal Review: Allocate funds for legal counsel to review the nomenclature of your fees to ensure they are not misleading under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).
"Each Cost" vs. Variable Expenses: The statute requires a list of "each cost," but does not specify how to handle variable expenses (e.g., birth parent living expenses or travel).
Third-Party Fees: It is unclear if agencies must list fees paid directly to third parties (independent attorneys, court filing fees).
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Common questions about SB2306
Senate Bill 2306 amends the Texas Family Code to mandate that all licensed child-placing agencies publicly post an itemized list of all adoption-related costs on their internet websites. This statute removes the ability to keep fee schedules internal or confidential; agencies must ensure total consistency between online disclosures and client service agreements to avoid liability for deceptive trade practices.
SB2306 was authored by Texas Senator Tan Parker during the Regular Session.
SB2306 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.
SB2306 is enforced by Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
The regulatory priority for SB2306 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2306 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2306 addresses topics including family, family--parent & child, adoption and internet.
Key dates for SB2306: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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