Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.
Bill overview
Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.
Reference notes
HB 4730 sources, status methodology and verification
Sources
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Methodology
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Last verified
Legislative record synchronized September 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC; latest recorded official action May 28, 2025.
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 4730 was a House-passed adoption and parental-rights proposal creating standardized notices and additional safeguards around voluntary relinquishment and child-placement services. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have required standardized forms explaining parental and prospective adoptive-parent rights, clarified revocability of certain relinquishments, required disclosure of adoption-related information and costs, and added training, monitoring and compliance requirements for licensed child-placing agencies.
Who may be affected
Birth parents considering voluntary relinquishment, prospective adoptive parents, adopted children, child-placing agencies, DFPS, HHSC and adoption attorneys and counselors.
When it would take effect
HB 4730 did not take effect. It passed the House, was reported favorably as substituted from Senate Health & Human Services and was placed on the Senate intent calendar, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
The proposed forms, notice rights, relinquishment changes and agency requirements were not enacted through HB 4730. Existing adoption and child-placing laws remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official Senate committee substitute, House-passed text and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Placed on intent calendar
Latest official action
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
January 30, 2026 · house
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Committee history
- Human Services
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- Health & Human Services
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