Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5561: Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5561 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services. Primary sponsor: Brent Money (Republican), Jo Jones (Democratic), Cook, Joe Moody (Democratic), John Smithee (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Money | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Jo Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Moody | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
“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 w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Recalled from subcommittee
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Considered by s/c in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
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