Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3492 — Relating to certain training for certain individuals who care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Last action — Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM

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

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to certain training for certain individuals who care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 264.015, Family Code.

  • Section 264.015, Family Code

    (f) The department shall require foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, department caseworkers, department supervisors, and personnel at agencies that provide services to children in the department's conservatorship to complete an annual online eight-hour training course regarding nurturing the emotional health and supporting the emotional well-being of children, including instruction on attachment issues, trauma-informed care, and emotional expression. (g) In areas of the state where a single source continuum contractor provides foster care or case management services, the department shall ensure that the single source continuum contractor carries out the training required by Subsection (f). (h) The training required under Subsection (f) must be offered in Spanish and English.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3492 do?
Relating to certain training for certain individuals who care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Who sponsors HB 3492?
HB 3492 is sponsored by Alma Allen and Sam Harless.
What is the current status of HB 3492?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3492?
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