Texas HB1734 amends the Family Code to update procedures for transferring court files in parent-child relationship cases.

Texas HB1734 modifies the Family Code to require the clerk of the transferring court to send specific documents to the court receiving the case within 10 working days after the transfer order is signed. These documents include a transfer certificate and index of transferred documents, copies of final orders and the transfer order, pleadings, and any other requested documents. The bill also mandates the inclusion of a bill of costs accrued in the transferring court.

Texas HB1734 amends the Family Code to update procedures for transferring court files in parent-child relationship cases.

Texas HB1734 modifies the Family Code to require the clerk of the transferring court to send specific documents to the court receiving the case within 10 working days after the transfer order is signed. These documents include a transfer certificate and index of transferred documents, copies of final orders and the transfer order, pleadings, and any other requested documents. The bill also mandates the inclusion of a bill of costs accrued in the transferring court.