TITLE: Relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience.

SUMMARY: Relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 45.007, Human Resources Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) In addition to any remedy under Subsection (a), a child welfare services provider who successfully asserts a claim or defense under this chapter is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.