Bill > HB3284

This bill creates the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family, a seven-member advisory body appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house. The commission will be composed of experts in family law, counseling, child development, marriage research, and community leadership, with the goal of studying and developing strategies to promote strong marriages and healthy families in Texas. The commission's primary duties include evaluating existing state laws and policies that might discourage marriage and child-rearing, assessing the effectiveness of state-funded premarital and parenting programs, and making recommendations to the legislature about potential policy changes. The commissioners will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Health and Human Services Commission will provide administrative support. The commission is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026, and will be automatically dissolved on December 31, 2026. The bill reflects the legislature's belief that promoting stable, two-parent households and reducing barriers to marriage are important state objectives, and seeks to create a formal mechanism for studying and addressing these goals.

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