Bill > SB190

This bill amends several sections of the Texas Family Code related to the termination of the parent-child relationship, the procedures for taking possession of a child, and certain hearings in suits involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. The key provisions include: - Prohibiting the termination of parental rights solely based on evidence that a parent homeschooled the child, is economically disadvantaged, has been charged with a non-violent misdemeanor, provided medical cannabis to a child, or declined a child's immunization for reasons of conscience. - Requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to notify the court and request a hearing if a parent, managing conservator, or other caretaker who was not located prior to the initial hearing requests possession of the child. - Mandating that the court order the return of a child to the parent or other caretaker from whom the child was removed, unless the court finds a continuing danger to the child's physical health or safety. - Requiring the court to render a final order in a termination suit within 90 days of the trial commencing, with a possible 30-day extension in extraordinary circumstances. - Allowing the court to order a parent, managing conservator, or other household member to participate in services necessary to address abuse, neglect, or a continuing danger to the child's physical health or safety.

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