Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.
Bill overview
Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.
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HB 3750 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3750 was a House-passed proposal to reimburse certain current and former Department of Family and Protective Services employees for qualifying legal expenses arising from work-related threats or criminal accusations. The Senate did not pass it.
What would change
The bill would have allowed reimbursement of up to $10,000 in reasonable attorney fees for a work-related criminal prosecution ending in acquittal or dismissal without a guilty or no-contest plea, and up to $5,000 for certain current employees seeking protective or restraining orders because of threats encountered in official duties.
Who may be affected
DFPS employees and former employees, state attorneys and administrators, courts, taxpayers, and families interacting with child-protection personnel.
When it would take effect
HB 3750 did not take effect. It passed the House and was considered by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No reimbursement entitlement was created through HB 3750. Any current legal-defense or employee-assistance benefits must come from other law, agency policy or insurance.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, Senate analysis and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Left pending in committee
May 23, 2025 · house
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Committee history
- Human Services
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