SRC-JEC H.B. 997 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 997
77R3885 KSD-DBy: King, Phil (Harris)
Jurisprudence
4/19/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Current law prohibits a court from conducting a hearing or rendering a
final order in a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship
until the child is at least five days old if the petition for termination
is filed before the birth of the child.  H.B. 997 repeals that provision. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency.  

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Repealer:  Section 161.201 (No Final Order Until Child Five
Days Old), Family Code. 

SECTION 2.   Effective date: September 1, 2001.
  Makes application of this Act prospective.