The bill, S.B. No. 1093, amends the Texas Family Code to enhance the procedures and required findings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Specifically, it introduces new requirements for courts to provide detailed written findings when making determinations regarding the safety of a child's environment. Under the amended Section 263.002, the court must include a separate section in its order that enumerates the specific facts and circumstances supporting its findings, rather than simply referencing the record of proceedings. Similarly, Section 263.306 is amended to require courts to provide detailed written findings when determining if a child's parents are unwilling or unable to provide a safe environment.

These changes aim to ensure greater transparency and accountability in court decisions related to child safety and parental capabilities. The bill applies to actions pending or filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, thereby establishing a clear framework for future cases involving the parent-child relationship in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 263.002, Family Code 263.306 (Family Code 263)