Texas HB215 ensures support rights and benefits for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services are assigned to.
Texas HB215 amends the Family Code to facilitate the assignment of support rights and benefits to relatives or designated caregivers for children placed in substitute care by the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill ensures these caregivers can receive support and benefits on behalf of the child, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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