H.B. No. 1320 amends the Texas Family Code regarding the composition and membership of county Child Welfare Boards. The bill specifies that while boards must consist of no fewer than seven and no more than 15 members, in counties with a population of less than 500,000, no more than one-third of the members may be residents of contiguous counties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that all members serve at the pleasure of the commissioners court and may be removed for just cause, and they serve without compensation.

The bill also outlines the powers and responsibilities of the county child welfare boards, including the ability to establish joint boards across multiple counties with departmental approval. It emphasizes the boards' role in providing coordinated public welfare services for children and families, as well as their status as governmental units under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Furthermore, it allows board members to access confidential information while acting in their official capacity and permits closed meetings to discuss confidential matters. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.