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Texas SB2749

CHILD ABUSEINTRODUCED

Relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.

Legislative Session

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89th Legislature Regular Session

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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.

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Sponsors

Bob Hall (R)

History

DateAction
2025-03-13Received by the Secretary of the Senate
2025-03-13Filed