Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1734: Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 1734 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred. Primary sponsor: Angelia Orr (Republican), Christian Manuel (Democratic), Rhetta Bowers (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angelia Orr (Republican); Christian Manuel (Democratic); Rhetta Bowers (Democratic); Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.