Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1398: Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1398 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican); Candy Noble (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.