H.B. No. 1734 amends Section 155.207(a) of the Family Code to streamline the process for transferring court files in cases affecting the parent-child relationship when continuing, exclusive jurisdiction is transferred. The bill requires the clerk of the transferring court to send specific documents to the receiving court within ten working days of the transfer order being signed. Notably, the amendment includes the insertion of "pleadings in the pending proceeding and any other document specifically requested by a party," while deleting the requirement for "original papers filed in the transferring court." This change aims to ensure that all relevant documents are efficiently transferred to facilitate the continuation of legal proceedings.

The bill specifies that the new provisions will apply only to suits where the transfer order is rendered on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. For cases where the transfer order was issued before this date, the previous law will remain in effect. This transitional provision ensures that ongoing cases are not adversely affected by the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 155.207 (Family Code 155)
House Committee Report: Family Code 155.207 (Family Code 155)
Engrossed: Family Code 155.207 (Family Code 155)