Texas HB4942 modifies court-ordered services and interventions in parent-child relationship suits, requiring evidence-based and safe practices.

Texas HB4942 amends the Family Code to ensure that court-ordered services and interventions in parent-child relationship suits are evidence-based and proven safe. Courts may order such services only if they meet specific criteria, including effectiveness, therapeutic value, and safety. The bill also mandates that judges receive evidence-based training on various topics, including family violence, child abuse, and the dynamics of sexual abuse. This training must cover statutory and case law, trauma reduction methods, and available resources for victims and offenders.

Texas HB4942 modifies court-ordered services and interventions in parent-child relationship suits, requiring evidence-based and safe practices.

Texas HB4942 amends the Family Code to ensure that court-ordered services and interventions in parent-child relationship suits are evidence-based and proven safe. Courts may order such services only if they meet specific criteria, including effectiveness, therapeutic value, and safety. The bill also mandates that judges receive evidence-based training on various topics, including family violence, child abuse, and the dynamics of sexual abuse. This training must cover statutory and case law, trauma reduction methods, and available resources for victims and offenders.