Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 2158  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Thompson

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: West, Royce

House Bill 2158 amends the Family Code to require appellate courts to accelerate appeals in cases involving the termination of the parent-child relationship and provides that procedures for an accelerated appeal under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure apply to an appeal in such cases.