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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 2381  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Thompson

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: West, Royce

House Bill 2381 amends the Family Code to prohibit a trial or appellate court from suspending an order or a judgment that terminates the parent-child relationship in a suit brought by the state or an authorized political subdivision of the state. The bill also requires the appellate courts to accelerate an appeal in a suit in which termination of the parent-child relationship is at issue.