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HB5143Introduced in the House

Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.

IntroducedHouse Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee

Introduced by Harold Dutton, District 142

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Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.

Where it stands

Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

April 7, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed

  2. Read first time

  3. Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

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