Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5143: Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

Plain-language summary

HB 5143 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties. Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic).