Texas HB116 expands grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

Texas HB116 amends the Family Code to expand the grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. The court may order termination if the parent has engaged in specific criminal conduct, failed to support the child, or abandoned the child. The bill also includes provisions for termination if the parent has been convicted of certain offenses or has been in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services for an extended period. The changes apply to pending and future cases.

Texas HB116 expands grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

Texas HB116 amends the Family Code to expand the grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. The court may order termination if the parent has engaged in specific criminal conduct, failed to support the child, or abandoned the child. The bill also includes provisions for termination if the parent has been convicted of certain offenses or has been in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services for an extended period. The changes apply to pending and future cases.