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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 2615  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Mowery

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Moncrief

House Bill 2615 amends the Family Code to permit the court to include in the final order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, a finding on whether a party to the suit who made an allegation of child abuse knew the allegation was false. The act establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $500 if the party is found to have made a false allegation.