Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3996: Relating to extensions of the mandatory dismissal date in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3996 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to extensions of the mandatory dismissal date in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Dutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Recalled from subcommittee
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Committee substitute considered in s/c
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