TITLE: Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.

SUMMARY: Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to preventing discrimination in foster care. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 264, Family Code, is amended by adding Section 264.105 to read as follows: Sec. 264.105. PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION IN FOSTER CARE. (a) Notwithstanding Section 264.0011, in this section, "commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission. (b) The commission, the department, a single source continuum contractor, and any other person may not discriminate or take any adverse action against a person on the basis of the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression relating to child welfare services, including the licensure or verification of a foster home or the placement of a child. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.