H.B. No. 4466 amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new provision that allows the state registrar, local registrars, or county clerks to issue certified copies of birth records without a fee. This provision applies specifically when the request is made by a county or a child welfare board appointed by the commissioners court of a county, and the request is related to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity under the Family Code.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support. This legislation aims to facilitate access to vital records for governmental entities involved in child welfare cases, thereby supporting the legal processes that affect families and children.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 191.0046 (Health and Safety Code 191)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 191.0046 (Health and Safety Code 191)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 191.0046 (Health and Safety Code 191)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 191.0046 (Health and Safety Code 191)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 191.0046 (Health and Safety Code 191)