Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4656 — Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.

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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 suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 153.002, Family Code, Section 156.101, Family Code.

  • Section 153.002, Family Code

    (a) (b) In a suit between a parent and a nonparent, it is a rebuttable presumption that: (1) a parent acts in the best interest of the parent's child; and (2) it is in the best interest of a child to be in the care, custody, and control of a parent. (c) In a suit between a parent and a nonparent, the nonparent may overcome the presumption under Subsection (b) by proving by clear and convincing evidence that denial of the relief requested by the nonparent would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development.

    amended

  • Section 156.101, Family Code

    (c) In a suit for modification between a parent and a nonparent, the presumption under Section 153.002(b) applies. The presumption is rebutted if, in the order subject to modification, the presumption was rebutted with respect to the child who is the subject of the suit.

    amended

Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Placed on General State Calendar

  4. Considered in Calendars

  5. Committee report sent to Calendars

  6. Committee report distributed

  7. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  8. Reported favorably as substituted

  9. Committee substitute considered in committee

  10. Considered in formal meeting

  11. Recalled from subcommittee

  12. Left pending in subcommittee

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

  14. Committee substitute considered in s/c

  15. Considered by s/c in public hearing

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

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

  18. Read first time

  19. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4656 do?
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.
Who sponsors HB 4656?
HB 4656 is sponsored by David Cook and Cody Vasut.
What is the current status of HB 4656?
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 4656?
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