The bill amends Section 301.052(a) of the Family Code to clarify the contents of a request for disclosure in civil actions related to family law. Notably, it introduces a new provision that allows for the inclusion of discoverable witness statements as described by Rule 192.3(h) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, while deleting the reference to settlement agreements in the same context. The bill outlines various elements that a party may request, including the names and contact information of parties and potential witnesses, details about expert testimony, and medical records related to claims of physical or mental injury.

The amended section will apply to any action pending in a trial court on the effective date of the Act or filed thereafter, with the law set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This update aims to streamline the disclosure process in family law cases, ensuring that all relevant information is accessible to parties involved in such legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
House Committee Report: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
Engrossed: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)