{"id":42789,"date":"2025-06-27T15:43:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?page_id=42789"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:04:35","slug":"89th-legislative-session-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/89th-legislative-session-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"89th Legislative Session Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center x-text-content-text-primary\" id=\"child-welfare-texas-casa-outcomes-for-the-89th-legislative-session\">Child Welfare &amp; Texas CASA Outcomes for the 89<sup>th<\/sup> Legislative Session<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_bd952a-9d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-center-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_075e1a-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_075e1a-62\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_535068-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_535068-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_535068-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The final day of the 89th Regular Legislative Session in Texas was Monday, June 2. Texas CASA tracked over 366 bills, testified before committees 20 times and registered in support of 122 bills. Texas CASA is very thankful for our local Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATs) for their hard work and advocacy with their local legislative offices. This session, the LATs responded to 240 Action Alerts from Texas CASA. These efforts reflect our continued commitment to both responding to urgent needs and proactively building a more just and responsive child welfare system.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_450845-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_450845-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_450845-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(25% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 3 )\/4)))minmax(0, calc(25% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 3 )\/4)))minmax(0, calc(25% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 3 )\/4)))minmax(0, calc(25% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 3 )\/4)));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_450845-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_470730-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_470730-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#policy-section\">policy priorities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_149932-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_149932-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_149932-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_796df4-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_796df4-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_85c502-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_85c502-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_85c502-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_85c502-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"funding-priorities\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funding-priorities\">Funding Priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_cb0549-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_9e3175-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_9e3175-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB500\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB500\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 500<\/a>: State funding was increased by $62M for VOCA, ensuring it remained fully funded at $177M in HB 500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: The legislature maintained level funding of $643,600 for Family Finding\/Collaborative Family Engagement<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_6e86d2-5f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: Legislators included a $1.5M increase in funding to cover the Health and Human Services Commission\u2019s (HHSC) new background check requirements for CASA, bringing CASA\u2019s biennial HHSC funding to a total of $33,401,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"policy-section\" class=\"kt-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42789_cd1121-fe\">Policy Priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Texas CASA supports policies that preserve families, promote family reunification when possible, and minimize the time children spend in foster care.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_dd319d-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_381b93-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_381b93-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_381b93-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: Legislators funded $23 million to sustain the Texas Family First Pilots and expand eligible populations. These pilots serve families with youth at imminent risk of removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: The legislature funded $40 million to the Health and Human Services Commission for youth mobile crisis outreach teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB226\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB226\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 226<\/a>: Establishes residency for children who are the subject of parental child safety placement agreements for purposes of admission into public schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_d14e1f-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB694\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB694\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 694<\/a>: Adds parents\u2019 attorneys to the list of notice of significant events, changes the notice of significant events from 10 days to 48 hours for the child\u2019s team, and ensures parents receive notice of placement changes within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB3963\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB3963\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 3963<\/a>: Consolidates the early childhood education data systems across Texas and federal agencies into a single comprehensive platform to identify gaps in services, underserved populations, and opportunities to align programs and services across agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Texas CASA supports funding and policies that provide a child access to safe, stable placements in their community that meet their individual need and support their permanency goals.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_5dd4dc-af alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_cb9947-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: The Legislature Sustained Texas Child-Centered Care (T3C) Rates and allocated another $12 million for provider readiness grant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2165\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2165\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 2165<\/a>: Prohibits courts from dismissing a foster care case solely because a child is missing or has run away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB2809\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB2809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 2809:<\/a> Requires DFPS to include suicide attempts by children in its managing conservatorship in the annual report and to provide notice to the parent of a child who attempts suicide within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_32312f-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_32312f-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB908\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB908\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB451\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 451<\/a>: Requires the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to screen children for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB908\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB908\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 908<\/a>: Mandates that law enforcement report missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within two hours of receiving a report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Texas CASA supports funding and policies that further support and encourage placement with relative caregivers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_0d0532-5f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_41815e-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_41815e-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_41815e-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: The legislature funded $3 million to expand kinship family support for children with behavioral health needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_49958e-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_49958e-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_49958e-86\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB5394\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB5394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HB 5394<\/a>: Prohibits child-placing agencies from requiring licensing standards beyond what is included in statute or HHSC rule for relative and designated caregivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Texas CASA supports funding and policies that improve services and supports for older youth in foster care, and older youth exiting foster care.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_4171d2-6f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_1c416c-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB1211\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB1211\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 1211<\/a>: Increases the age limit from 25 to 27 for youth formerly in foster care to access tuition and fee waivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_78d251-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_78d251-f3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB4655\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB4655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 4655<\/a>: Enhances the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program to include credit education, budgeting, accessing benefits, and understanding predatory lending.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"other\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"community-based\">Community-Based Care Bills<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_1a36e7-92 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_2a2d78-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1<\/a>: The Legislature included funding for sustained implementation of current Community-Based Care areas and funded expansion into the final 4 legacy regions in Texas: 7A, 7B, 11A, and 11B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB513\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB513\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 513<\/a>: Creates a rural Community-Based Care pilot program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1158\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1158\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1158<\/a>: Clarifies liability protection for non-profit providers, including SSCCs, under the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act and establishes a framework for \u201cgood standing.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1398\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1398\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1398<\/a>: Strengthens DFPS oversight of Community-Based Care by adding performance metrics for SSCCs and requiring community advisory committees in each region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1589\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB1589\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 1589<\/a>: Allows DFPS to reclaim the case management authority over any or all of the cases in a catchment area from an SSCC or to transfer the case management authority over any or all of the cases in a catchment area from one SSCC to another SSCC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_533f7a-b7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB4129\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB4129\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 4129<\/a>: Enables DFPS to implement performance remedies on Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCC) before the 18-month mark, allowing for earlier intervention in cases of poor contract performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB2789\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB2789\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 2789<\/a>: Removes Child Placing Agency Licensure requirements for SSCCs, Tuberculosis testing requirements, minimum liability insurance requirements, trespass posting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2032\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 2032<\/a>: Increases the required notice period for contract termination between DFPS and SSCCs to 180 days in addition to extending DFPS&#8217;s authority to utilize emergency procurement processes to contract with another SSCC, ensuring continuity of care for children in a catchment area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2034\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB2034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 2034<\/a>: Allows DFPS to petition a court for receivership of an SSCC when there are serious performance issues or risks to child safety. This will ensure DFPS can act swiftly to maintain continuity of services and protect children in community-based care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-legislation\">Other Legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42789_a8a9b5-b9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_45733b-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_45733b-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB500\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB500\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 500<\/a>: The Legislature provided $59.5 million through HB 500 for a long overdue overhaul of the state\u2019s foster care data and case management system (IMPACT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB116\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HB 116<\/a>: Removes the \u201cO\u201d ground for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42789_1d196c-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HB 1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/BillLookup\/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=HB140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0<\/a>: Creates a new child and adult protective investigations advisory committee in the Department of Family and Protective Services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42789_bb8144-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42789_bb8144-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42789_bb8144-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id42789_bb8144-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42789_bb8144-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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