The bill amends Section 192.008 of the Health and Safety Code to enhance access to birth records for adopted individuals. It introduces new provisions that allow the state registrar to provide a noncertified copy of an adopted person's original birth certificate to the individual or certain relatives, such as adult descendants or siblings, without requiring a court order. This access is contingent upon the adopted person being at least 18 years old, having a supplementary birth certificate issued, and the requester providing appropriate proof of identity.

Additionally, the bill establishes a fee for obtaining these noncertified copies, which will be equal to the fee charged for other noncertified birth certificate copies. The implementation of these provisions is deferred until July 1, 2026, allowing time for the necessary adjustments. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 192.008 (Health and Safety Code 192)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 192.008 (Health and Safety Code 192)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 192.008 (Health and Safety Code 192)