Texas HB4452 protects the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Texas HB4452 amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure that neither rules nor contracts for child welfare services can include provisions that violate certain civil practice and remedies laws. The bill repeals Chapter 45 of the Human Resources Code but ensures that any existing causes of action or defenses remain governed by the previous law. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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