HB 5637

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HB 5637 expands the Texas Indigent Defense Commission's role by authorizing it to provide family protection services for indigent parents and children involved in cases under the Family First Prevention Services Act. These services may include legal representation, forensic assessments, social work, and mental health evaluations for parents facing investigations or lawsuits initiated by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)​.
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