Amend CSHB 261 as follows:
(1) On page 1, between lines 3 and 4, add the following
appropriately numbered SECTIONS:
SECTION . The heading to Subchapter H, Chapter 153, Family
Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER H. RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENT, AUNT, OR UNCLE
SECTION . Section 153.431, Family Code, is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 153.431. [GRANDPARENTAL] APPOINTMENT OF GRANDPARENT,
AUNT, OR UNCLE AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR [CONSERVATORS]. If both of
the parents of a child are deceased, the court may consider
appointment of a parent, sister, or brother of a deceased parent
[grandparents may be considered for appointment] as a managing
conservator of the child [conservators], but that consideration
does not alter or diminish the discretionary power of the court.
(2) On page 3, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following
appropriately numbered SECTION:
SECTION . The change in law made by this Act to Section
153.431, Family Code, applies to a suit affecting the parent-child
relationship that is pending in a trial court on the effective date
of this Act or that is filed on or after the effective date of this
Act.
(3) Renumber the SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.