Relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.
89th Legislature Regular Session
EXCLUSIONS. In this chapter, "abuse" and "neglect," as defined in Sec. 261.001, do not include the refusal of the child's parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child's care, custody, or welfare to: (a) affirm the child's expressed sexual orientation or gender identity; or (b) address the child according to the child's preferred name or pronoun(s), regardless of whether the child has legally changed their name.
History
Date | Action |
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2025-03-13 | Received by the Secretary of the Senate |
2025-03-13 | Filed |