Texas HB4969 allows child welfare services providers to recover attorney's fees and court costs if they successfully defend against actions violating.

Texas HB4969 amends the Human Resources Code to provide additional remedies for child welfare services providers. Specifically, it allows providers who successfully assert a claim or defense against an adverse action taken in violation of their rights of conscience to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4969 allows child welfare services providers to recover attorney's fees and court costs if they successfully defend against actions violating.

Texas HB4969 amends the Human Resources Code to provide additional remedies for child welfare services providers. Specifically, it allows providers who successfully assert a claim or defense against an adverse action taken in violation of their rights of conscience to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.