Texas HB5026 amends grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
HB5026 modifies Texas Family Code to expand the grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. The court may order termination if the parent has committed certain offenses, failed to support the child, or endangered the child's well-being. The changes apply to pending and future cases and take effect September 1, 2025.
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