The bill, S.B. No. 829, mandates the Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct an annual review of its process for entering into adoption assistance agreements. A new subsection (k) is added to Section 162.304 of the Family Code, outlining specific considerations for the review. These considerations include the available funding for adoption assistance agreements, the maximum subsidy amount authorized by the department, and the criteria used to determine a child's eligibility for such subsidies.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the adoption assistance process by requiring the department to evaluate its practices regularly. This review process is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that the department remains accountable for its financial resources and decision-making criteria related to adoption assistance.

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