Texas HB3783 modifies court-ordered counseling in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, prohibiting counseling with the offending party if.

Texas HB3783 amends the Texas Family Code to change how courts handle court-ordered counseling in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. If evidence of sexual abuse exists, the victim(s) cannot be ordered to participate in counseling with the offending party. The bill also restricts the conditions under which counseling can be mandated, prohibiting certain practices such as no-contact orders, overnight stays, or transfers of custody as part of the counseling process. The changes apply to cases pending or filed after the bill's effective date.

Texas HB3783 modifies court-ordered counseling in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, prohibiting counseling with the offending party if.

Texas HB3783 amends the Texas Family Code to change how courts handle court-ordered counseling in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. If evidence of sexual abuse exists, the victim(s) cannot be ordered to participate in counseling with the offending party. The bill also restricts the conditions under which counseling can be mandated, prohibiting certain practices such as no-contact orders, overnight stays, or transfers of custody as part of the counseling process. The changes apply to cases pending or filed after the bill's effective date.