Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5409 — Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

Last action — Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

This bill focuses on the involvement of advocacy and support groups within the juvenile justice system. The specific provisions are not available since the text is not provided.

Summary

Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

Bill Text

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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 203.017(b-1), Human Resources Code, Section 242.056, Human Resources Code.

  • Section 203.017(b-1), Human Resources Code

    advocacy groups; (5) (6) (7) → (5) (6)

    amended

  • Section 242.056, Human Resources Code

    The shall and groups functions are children facilities The security and privacy procedures may not be designed to deny an advocacy or support group access to children confined in department facilities. → If the department finds that the involvement of an advocacy or support group is in the best interest of a child, the may an or group function is the child a facility (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the department shall deny admission to a department facility to an advocacy or support group that has filed: (1) a complaint with the federal government regarding the department, while the investigation regarding the complaint is pending; or (2) a lawsuit against the department, while the lawsuit is pending. (e) The department shall allow an advocacy or support group to provide information, support, or services under this section if admission of an advocacy or support group to a department facility is required by federal law. (f) Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent an attorney from meeting with a client or a potential client that has inquired about the attorney's services.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5409 do?
Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.
Who sponsors HB 5409?
HB 5409 is sponsored by David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 5409?
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 5409?
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