Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1971: Relating to admissibility and disclosure of certain evidence in a suit concerning a child alleged to have been abused or neglected or to be at risk of abuse or neglect filed by a governmental entity.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Referred to Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

SB 1971 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to admissibility and disclosure of certain evidence in a suit concerning a child alleged to have been abused or neglected or to be at risk of abuse or neglect filed by a governmental entity. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican).