Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 588: Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 588 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child. Primary sponsor: Royce West (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Referred to Health & Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate