Texas HB2350 amends standing rules for suits affecting parent-child relationships, allowing certain relatives and caregivers to intervene or file.

Texas HB2350 modifies the Family Code to clarify and expand the standing of certain relatives and caregivers in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. A grandparent or other relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity can intervene in a pending suit if it is necessary to prevent significant harm to the child. Foster parents, relatives, or designated caregivers can also intervene if they have had substantial past contact with the child. The bill specifies conditions under which these individuals can file original suits, including time limits and consent requirements.

Texas HB2350 amends standing rules for suits affecting parent-child relationships, allowing certain relatives and caregivers to intervene or file.

Texas HB2350 modifies the Family Code to clarify and expand the standing of certain relatives and caregivers in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. A grandparent or other relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity can intervene in a pending suit if it is necessary to prevent significant harm to the child. Foster parents, relatives, or designated caregivers can also intervene if they have had substantial past contact with the child. The bill specifies conditions under which these individuals can file original suits, including time limits and consent requirements.