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H.B. No. 5394 AN ACT relating to prohibiting single source continuum contractors and child-placing agencies from imposing certain requirements on or adopting certain policies and procedures related to relative and designated caregivers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 264.752, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) A single source continuum contractor or a child-placing agency may not: (1) subject a relative or designated caregiver to any requirement other than as provided by law or department or Health and Human Services Commission rule; or (2) adopt any policies or procedures related to a relative or designated caregiver other than as authorized by law or department or Health and Human Services Commission rule. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 5394 was passed by the House on May 12, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 144, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 5394 was passed by the Senate on May 26, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor
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