Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 571: Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective immediately

Plain-language summary

SB 571 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), James Frank (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Creighton; Flores; Mayes Middleton (Republican); and 8 more. 7 co-sponsors.