88R1480 MLH-D
 
  By: Wu H.B. No. 4488
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
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, 2023.