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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 1648  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Morrison

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Shapiro

Under previous law, a foster parent was required to wait a minimum of one year to gain standing to file a suit for adoption of a child for whom the person was providing foster care. House Bill 1648 amends the Family Code to permit a foster parent to adopt the child at any time after the person has been approved to adopt the child.