Texas HB5255 prohibits the Department of Family and Protective Services from considering a parent's or caregiver's citizenship or immigration status.

Texas HB5255 amends the Family Code to ensure that the Department of Family and Protective Services does not consider the citizenship or immigration status of a child's parent or a relative or other designated caregiver when deciding whether to take possession of a child or making a placement decision for a child. This change aims to focus decisions on the child's best interests without regard to the immigration status of the involved adults. The amendments take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5255 prohibits the Department of Family and Protective Services from considering a parent's or caregiver's citizenship or immigration status.

Texas HB5255 amends the Family Code to ensure that the Department of Family and Protective Services does not consider the citizenship or immigration status of a child's parent or a relative or other designated caregiver when deciding whether to take possession of a child or making a placement decision for a child. This change aims to focus decisions on the child's best interests without regard to the immigration status of the involved adults. The amendments take effect on September 1, 2025.