H.B. No. 2350 amends the Texas Family Code to clarify and expand the standing of individuals who can file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The bill introduces new categories of individuals who may file such suits, including relatives and designated caregivers of a child placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services, provided they have had exclusive care of the child for at least six months. It also modifies existing provisions regarding the standing of grandparents and other relatives, allowing them to file for managing conservatorship under certain conditions, and specifies that a person who is an intended parent under a gestational agreement has standing to file a suit only if they are filing jointly with the other intended parent or against them.

Additionally, the bill removes certain outdated language and requirements, such as the need for continuous care for standing and the previous timeframes for possession. It allows for intervention in pending suits by relatives and caregivers under specific circumstances, ensuring that the child's welfare is prioritized. The changes made by this Act will apply only to suits filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, while suits filed before that date will be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 102.003, Family Code 102.0035, Family Code 102.004, Family Code 102.005, Family Code 102.006 (Family Code 102)
House Committee Report: Family Code 102.003, Family Code 102.0035, Family Code 102.004, Family Code 102.005, Family Code 102.006 (Family Code 102)
Engrossed: Family Code 102.003, Family Code 102.0035, Family Code 102.004, Family Code 102.005, Family Code 102.006 (Family Code 102)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 102.003, Family Code 102.0035, Family Code 102.004, Family Code 102.005, Family Code 102.006 (Family Code 102)
Enrolled: Family Code 102.003, Family Code 102.0035, Family Code 102.004, Family Code 102.005, Family Code 102.006 (Family Code 102)