Requires court orders following permanency hearings for children under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

The bill amends the Texas Family Code to mandate that, at the conclusion of each permanency hearing for a child under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, the court must issue orders based on its findings from the review of the permanency progress report and any presented evidence. These orders must be in the best interest of the child and may include ensuring the department meets its obligations as the managing conservator. The changes apply to suits filed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Requires court orders following permanency hearings for children under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

The bill amends the Texas Family Code to mandate that, at the conclusion of each permanency hearing for a child under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, the court must issue orders based on its findings from the review of the permanency progress report and any presented evidence. These orders must be in the best interest of the child and may include ensuring the department meets its obligations as the managing conservator. The changes apply to suits filed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.