H.B. No. 141 seeks to adopt the revised Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children in Texas, amending the Family Code to enhance the framework for interstate child placements. The bill changes the heading of Subchapter B, Chapter 162, to "INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN" and introduces a new section, 162.1021, which formally adopts the compact and outlines its objectives, such as ensuring timely placements in safe homes and facilitating communication between states. It also provides a comprehensive set of definitions to clarify terms related to the compact, including "approved placement" and "member state," and specifies the scenarios in which the compact applies, particularly in cases of abuse or neglect.

Additionally, the bill establishes the "Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children," which will oversee compliance with the compact and include one commissioner from each member state. It outlines the commission's authority to create rules, manage disputes, and collect data on interstate placements. The bill also addresses liability protections for commission staff and details the procedures for member states to withdraw from the compact, requiring unanimous consent for amendments. Conforming amendments to the Family Code are included, such as replacing "institution" with "residential facility" and repealing outdated provisions. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the compact's adoption by a specified number of states.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 162.101, Family Code 162.103, Family Code 25.05, Family Code 162.105, Family Code 162.107 (Family Code 25, Family Code 162)
House Committee Report: Family Code 162.101, Family Code 162.103, Family Code 25.05, Family Code 162.105, Family Code 162.107 (Family Code 25, Family Code 162)
Engrossed: Family Code 162.101, Family Code 162.103, Family Code 25.05, Family Code 162.105, Family Code 162.107 (Family Code 25, Family Code 162)