Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 1734 — Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.

Last action — Effective on 9/1/25

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. Senate passage reported

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Record vote

  12. Three day rule suspended

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  16. Placed on intent calendar

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  20. Vote taken in committee

  21. Considered in public hearing

  22. Left pending in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Referred to Jurisprudence

  26. Read first time

  27. Received from the House

  28. Reported engrossed

  29. Record vote

  30. Passed

  31. Read 3rd time

  32. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  33. Record vote

  34. Passed to engrossment

  35. Read 2nd time

  36. Placed on General State Calendar

  37. Considered in Calendars

  38. Committee report sent to Calendars

  39. Committee report distributed

  40. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  41. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  42. Considered in formal meeting

  43. Recalled from subcommittee

  44. Left pending in subcommittee

  45. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  46. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  47. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  48. Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker

  49. Read first time

  50. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1734 do?
Relating to the transfer of court files in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred.
Who sponsors HB 1734?
HB 1734 is sponsored by Angelia Orr, Christian Manuel, Rhetta Bowers, Richard Hayes, Will Metcalf, Penny Morales Shaw, Mihaela Plesa, and Shelby Slawson.
What is the current status of HB 1734?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2025. It awaits signature.
Where can I track HB 1734?
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