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What does Texas SB513 do?
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Signed Into Law
Signed May 13, 2025
SB513
Regular Session
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB513: Government Affairs Overview
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Sen. Kevin Sparks·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Business Impact
Who SB513 Affects
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
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Manufacturing & Business
Affected business types:
- Manufacturers
- Industrial facilities
- Supply chain companies
- Logistics providers
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SB513
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Cost Impact
Not assessedEffective
See bill textPrimary Author: Sen. Kevin Sparks
89th Texas Legislature
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
TopicsElectronic Information SystemsFamilyFamily--child ProtectionHuman ServicesHuman Services--child ServicesLaborLabor--workforce DevelopmentLabor--workforce Development--ruralState FinancesState Finances--management & ControlAdoptionFoster CareRuralFamily & Protective Services, Department ofMinorsMinors--health & Safety
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Senate Authors
Coauthors (3)
House Sponsor
Bill Text(with markup)
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Related by Topic
- HB2789Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
- HB120Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
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- HB140Relating to advisory bodies for the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the creation of the child protective investigations advisory committee and the abolition of the Family and Protective Services Council.
Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SB513
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Who authored SB513?
SB513 was authored by Texas Senator Kevin Sparks during the Regular Session.
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When was SB513 signed into law?
SB513 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 13, 2025.
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What topics does SB513 address?
SB513 addresses topics including electronic information systems, family, family--child protection, human services and human services--child services.
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Which Texas businesses are affected by SB513?
SB513 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations, 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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