LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 24, 2025

TO:	Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB596 by West (Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would modify a current report to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide information on the outcome of each suit filed by DFPS and the type of placement of the child during the pendency of the suit. The bill also would require DFPS to post on their website monthly, reporting on additional information related to the number of children placed under a parental child safety placement agreement and child protective services regions with respect to authorization agreements and court orders for temporary authorization for care of a child.

It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing appropriations.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

530 Family and Protective Services, Department of

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