Texas 89th Legislature
Conservatorship
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Conservatorship Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child and related order modifications.
Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child and related order modifications.
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 prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on conservatorship passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to conservatorship. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of conservatorship policy in Texas.
- Did conservatorship bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Conservatorship legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most conservatorship bills?
- The leading authors of conservatorship legislation include Rep. Harold Dutton (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on conservatorship issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for conservatorship legislation?
- Among the 4 conservatorship bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to conservatorship in Texas law?
- Conservatorship legislation frequently overlaps with Family--parent & Child, Family, 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 conservatorship legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 conservatorship bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on conservatorship policy.
- When do Texas conservatorship laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some conservatorship bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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