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HB5214: Relating to the creation of the Texas Adoption Is an Option Education and Awareness Program and to required adoption-related curriculum and information.

: Steve Toth (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 7, 2025
State Finances
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
Health
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL
State Finances--Management & Control
Family
Family--Parent & Child
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
ADOPTION
Women
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the creation of the Texas Adoption Is an Option Education and Awareness Program and to required adoption-related curriculum and information.

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