HB4730

Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

Texas HB4730 amends adoption and parental rights laws, including training for child-placing agencies and new forms for adoptive parents.

The Texas House Bill 4730 amends the Family Code and Human Resources Code to enhance the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights and adoption processes. It mandates that employees of child-placing agencies receive training on adoptive parents' rights and relinquishment procedures. The Department of Family and Protective Services must adopt and make available a form for an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, detailing the circumstances for revocation and parental rights.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 142–0 · May 8, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

142 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Placed on intent calendar

May 26, 2025

Senate

Considered in public hearing

May 26, 2025

Senate

Vote taken in committee