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Digest
HB 5255 amends the Texas Family Code to prohibit the Department of Family and Protective Services from considering the citizenship or immigration status of a child's relative or designated caregiver when making placement decisions. It also bars the department from considering a parent's immigration or citizenship status when deciding whether to take possession of a child.
Author (1)
Christina Morales
Contact the Author
Rep. Christina Morales
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0732
Capitol Office:
CAP GN.10
E-Mail:
