S.B. No. 1093 amends the Texas Family Code to enhance the procedural requirements for courts in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Specifically, it introduces new subsections to Sections 263.002 and 263.306, mandating that courts provide detailed written findings when making determinations regarding the safety and welfare of children. Under the new provisions, courts must include a separate section in their orders that enumerates the specific facts and circumstances that support their findings, rather than simply referencing the record of proceedings.

These amendments aim to ensure greater transparency and accountability in judicial decisions related to child safety. The changes will apply to any actions pending or filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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