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TX SB2306
TX SB2306Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.
AI Summary
This bill requires licensed child-placing agencies in Texas to post detailed adoption cost information on their websites, specifically mandating an itemized list of each cost associated with the adoption process. The bill amends the Texas Family Code by adding Section 162.605 to Subchapter G, Chapter 162, which establishes a new transparency requirement for adoption agencies. By requiring agencies to publicly disclose a comprehensive breakdown of adoption expenses, the bill aims to help prospective adoptive parents better understand and anticipate the financial aspects of adoption. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving agencies time to prepare and implement the new website disclosure requirements. This transparency measure could help potential adoptive families make more informed decisions by providing clear, upfront information about the various costs involved in the adoption process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Stan Gerdes (R)*,
Cody Harris (R)*,
Lacey Hull (R)*,
Christian Manuel (D)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Nate Schatzline (R)*,
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB2306 |
| Analysis (Enrolled) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB02306F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB02306F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB02306H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB02306H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB02306E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB02306S.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB02306I.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02306I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB02306I.htm |
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