S.B. No. 1141 amends the Family Code by adding Section 262.2011, which establishes requirements for confirming that certain notices have been provided before a full adversary hearing in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Specifically, the court is required to confirm in writing and in open court that the alleged perpetrator has been informed of their rights to record interviews and request administrative reviews of DFPS findings. Additionally, the bill mandates that the DFPS must provide the alleged perpetrator with information required by Section 261.307 when they first contact them after initiating an investigation.

The changes introduced by this bill apply to suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. For suits filed before this date, the existing law will continue to govern those cases. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals involved in such legal proceedings are adequately informed of their rights and the processes that affect them.

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