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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 657

House Author:  Bonnen et al.

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Averitt


            House Bill 657 amends the Family Code to authorize a court to terminate the parent-child relationship of a parent who has been convicted of the murder of the other parent of the child under certain state, federal, international, or military law.