The bill proposes the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program, which aims to encourage the adoption of Texas children by providing financial assistance to adoptive parents for adoption-related expenses. The bill introduces a new subchapter in the Family Code, specifically Subchapter I, which outlines definitions, eligibility requirements, and the administration of the program. Key definitions include "adoption assistance grant," "certified organization," and "eligible parent," among others. The Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with establishing and administering the program, certifying organizations to participate, and ensuring compliance with the program's requirements.

Additionally, the bill sets forth the eligibility criteria for both organizations seeking certification and parents applying for adoption assistance grants. Certified organizations must meet specific requirements, including the ability to award grants and compliance with financial auditing. The bill also details the maximum grant amounts based on the adoptive parents' household income, with a structured percentage of adoption-related expenses covered. The program is designed to provide one-time grants to eligible parents, with the possibility of state matching funds for certified organizations. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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