Texas SB588 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services to discuss joint managing conservatorship with parents.
Texas SB588 amends the Family Code to change how the Department of Family and Protective Services handles cases involving children with severe emotional disturbances. Before the department files a suit to obtain managing conservatorship for such a child, it must discuss with the child's parent or legal guardian the option of seeking joint managing conservatorship with the department.
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