Prohibits the dismissal of suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services when a child is.

Texas HB4805 amends the Family Code to prohibit the dismissal of suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. This prohibition applies when the child is either committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, released under its supervision, or missing from their substitute care provider. The bill ensures that the court retains jurisdiction and cannot dismiss the suit unless the child is adopted or permanent managing conservatorship is awarded to an individual other than the department. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Prohibits the dismissal of suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services when a child is.

Texas HB4805 amends the Family Code to prohibit the dismissal of suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. This prohibition applies when the child is either committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, released under its supervision, or missing from their substitute care provider. The bill ensures that the court retains jurisdiction and cannot dismiss the suit unless the child is adopted or permanent managing conservatorship is awarded to an individual other than the department. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.