Texas HB5637 amends the definition of family protection services to include those provided under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Texas HB5637 amends the Texas Government Code to redefine "family protection services" to include services provided under the Family First Prevention Services Act. These services are offered by professionals such as attorneys, social workers, and mental health experts to indigent parents or children involved in a suit or investigation by the department. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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