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 information regarding whether a child in the custody of a juvenile justice agency has been in foster care and the number of previous placements, if applicable.

The bill clarifies that these changes apply only to requests made on or after its effective date, with prior requests governed by existing law. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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