The bill, S.B. No. 1670, amends Section 264.005 of the Family Code to enhance the information access rights of county child welfare board members. It specifies that these members may receive confidential information under certain sections of the Human Resources Code when acting in their official capacity. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision requiring the department to provide requested information to the presiding officer of the board within a reasonable timeframe after the request is made.

The amendments include the replacement of the term "protective services" with "welfare" in the context of the board's designation. Furthermore, the new subsection (f-1) establishes a clear obligation for timely information provision to the presiding officer, thereby improving the operational efficiency of county child welfare boards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.005 (Family Code 264)