H.B. No. 1825 amends the Family Code and Human Resources Code to enhance the information-sharing process between the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and state or local juvenile justice agencies. Specifically, it requires DFPS or its contractors to share relevant information with juvenile justice agencies as soon as practicable upon request. This information pertains to multi-system youth who have been involved with DFPS, including those in conservatorship, those who have been reported as victims of abuse or neglect, and those for whom parental rights have been terminated. The bill also mandates that DFPS provide juvenile justice agencies with information about whether a child in their custody has been in foster care and the number of previous placements, if applicable.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the timely sharing of information and expands the categories of youth for whom information must be shared. It clarifies that these changes apply only to requests made after the bill's effective date, ensuring that prior requests are governed by existing law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Human Resources Code 243.008 (Human Resources Code 243)