Bill > HB707

This bill amends the Texas Family Code by adding a new section requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to prioritize and utilize parental child safety placements whenever possible. Specifically, the bill mandates that the department must use a parental child safety placement in each case where it determines such a placement is appropriate. If the department decides that a parental child safety placement is not suitable, they must document the reasons in writing within the child's case file and notify the child's state representative and state senator about their decision and the specific rationale for not pursuing this placement option. A parental child safety placement is typically a temporary arrangement where a child is placed with a parent or relative during an investigation or intervention period, aimed at keeping the child safe while minimizing disruption to the child's family environment. The provisions of this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing time for the department to prepare for implementation.

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