Texas 89th Legislature
Adoption
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 6 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Adoption Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (7)
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to instruction on adoption in the parenting and paternity awareness program in public schools.
Relating to instruction on adoption in the parenting and paternity awareness program in public schools.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.
Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on adoption passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 7 laws related to adoption. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of adoption policy in Texas.
- Did adoption bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Adoption legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most adoption bills?
- The leading authors of adoption legislation include Sen. Kevin Sparks (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 2 bills, Rep. James Frank (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on adoption issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for adoption legislation?
- Among the 7 adoption bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to adoption in Texas law?
- Adoption legislation frequently overlaps with Family, Family--parent & Child, Family & Protective Services, Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for adoption legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 7 adoption bills (86%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on adoption policy.
- When do Texas adoption laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some adoption bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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