SRC-LBB H.B. 980 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 980
78R5259 KLA-DBy: Goodman (Harris)
Jurisprudence
5/5/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 
 
There has been confusion in the courts regarding Subchapter A, Section
162.001 of the Family Code in regards to the adoption of children ages two
and up.  H.B. 980 authorizes a child residing in this state to be adopted
under certain circumstances. 

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.  Amends Section 162.001(b), Family Code, to move the placement
of the phrase "is the child's former stepparent" within Subdivision (3)
and delete Subdivision (4).  

SECTION 2.  (a)  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.

 (b)  Makes application of this Act prospective.