Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 116: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

Enacted Last action May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 116 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic), Jo Jones (Democratic), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Harold Dutton (Democratic); Jo Jones (Democratic); Lois Kolkhorst (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.