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HB4611: Relating to certain voluntary registries in relation to the adoption of or the termination of parental rights regarding a child.

: Shelby Slawson (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 15, 2025
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Electronic Information Systems
Family
Family--Parent & Child
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
ADOPTION
FOSTER CARE
VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
Bill ProgressPassed One Chamber
  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to certain voluntary registries in relation to the adoption of or the termination of parental rights regarding a child.

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