Texas HB2632 amends the definition of child neglect and establishes procedures for joint managing conservatorship.

Texas HB2632 amends the definition of "neglect" in the Family Code to clarify that it includes acts or failures to act by a person responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare that cause or may cause substantial emotional harm or physical injury to the child. It excludes certain refusals and decisions by parents or legal guardians. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian can be appointed as joint managing conservators.

Texas HB2632 amends the definition of child neglect and establishes procedures for joint managing conservatorship.

Texas HB2632 amends the definition of "neglect" in the Family Code to clarify that it includes acts or failures to act by a person responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare that cause or may cause substantial emotional harm or physical injury to the child. It excludes certain refusals and decisions by parents or legal guardians. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian can be appointed as joint managing conservators.