Texas 89th Legislature
Child Custody
5
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
5
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Child Custody Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 3
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4 days with filingsFeb 3 - Mar 7
3
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
5
Regular
60%
Republican
40%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate2
low1
Cost Impact
low4
Leading Authors
1
1
1
1
1
All Bills (5)
HB2340
Relating to the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances.
Relating to the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances.
Author: William MetcalfRegular Session
HB2350
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author: Harold DuttonRegular Session
HB2530
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author: David CookRegular Session
SB1923
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
Author: Royce WestRegular Session
SB2052
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.
Author: Brian BirdwellRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on child custody passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to child custody. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of child custody policy in Texas.
- Did child custody bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Child Custody legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most child custody bills?
- The leading authors of child custody legislation include Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) with 1 bills, Rep. David Cook (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Harold Dutton (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on child custody issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for child custody legislation?
- Among the 5 child custody bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to child custody in Texas law?
- Child Custody legislation frequently overlaps with Family--parent & Child, Family, Courts. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for child custody legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 5 child custody bills (40%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on child custody policy.
- When do Texas child custody laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some child custody bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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