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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 1542

House Author:  Price et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Birdwell et al.


            House Bill 1542 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services, in selecting a foster care placement for a child, to consider whether the placement is in the child's best interest based on specified factors. The bill provides for the placements considered the least restrictive setting for a child who is removed from the child's home.