Texas SB2165 prohibits dismissal of suits involving the Department of Family and Protective Services when a child is missing or under juvenile.

Texas SB2165 amends the Family Code to ensure that courts retain jurisdiction and cannot dismiss suits affecting the parent-child relationship if the child is missing from their substitute care provider. This applies unless the child is adopted or permanent managing conservatorship is awarded to someone other than the department. Additionally, courts cannot dismiss suits filed by the department if the child is committed to or released under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2165 prohibits dismissal of suits involving the Department of Family and Protective Services when a child is missing or under juvenile.

Texas SB2165 amends the Family Code to ensure that courts retain jurisdiction and cannot dismiss suits affecting the parent-child relationship if the child is missing from their substitute care provider. This applies unless the child is adopted or permanent managing conservatorship is awarded to someone other than the department. Additionally, courts cannot dismiss suits filed by the department if the child is committed to or released under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.