HB 5136 imposes new requirements on the governing boards of children’s advocacy centers in Texas. It limits board members to a maximum of 10 years of service and establishes eligibility restrictions, including disqualification for individuals who resigned or were removed from the board or who have close family relationships with current board members. The bill also subjects children’s advocacy center boards to the Texas Open Meetings Act, requiring public notice for meetings and transparency in decision-making. However, it allows closed meetings when discussing cases that would reveal personally identifiable information about clients​.