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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 997  

HOUSE AUTHOR: King, Phil

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Harris

House Bill 997 amends the Family Code to repeal the requirement that a child be at least five days old before a court may conduct a hearing or render a decision on the termination of a parent-child relationship.