Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2216: Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

Passed one chamber Last action May 7, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2216 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Toni Rose (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic), Keresa Richardson (Republican), Gary Gates (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lacey Hull (Republican); Toni Rose (Democratic); Harold Dutton (Democratic); Keresa Richardson (Republican); and 2 more. 1 co-sponsor.