The bill, S.B. No. 829, mandates that the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) conduct an annual review of its process for entering into adoption assistance agreements. This review will include an evaluation of the available funding for these agreements, the maximum subsidy amount authorized by the department, and the criteria used to determine a child's eligibility for such subsidies. The addition of this requirement aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in the adoption assistance process.

The new legal language added to Section 162.304 of the Family Code specifies that the department must consider specific factors during its review, including financial resources and eligibility criteria. This bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that the DFPS has a structured approach to assess and improve its adoption assistance agreements annually.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 162.304 (Family Code 162)