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House Bill 2084: Access to a Child by a Grandparent
Author:
Rep. Phil King
Summary:
The bill modifies the grandparent visitation law in favor of parental rights. The bill would prohibit a grandparent from suing a parent for access to the grandchild unless the grandparent provides proof that the child’s physical health will be endangered, and the child’s emotional well-being and development will be impaired if access is not granted.
Status:
| 3/2/2009 |  | (House) Filed |
| 3/9/2009 | | (House) Read first time and referred to Human Services |
| 4/9/2009 | | (House) Heard in public hearing; testimony taken; left pending in committee |
| 4/24/2009 | | (House) Reported favorably without amendments |
| 4/28/2009 | | (House) Committee report filed with Committee Coordinator. Committee report printed and distributed |
| 4/29/2009 | | (House) Committee report sent to calendars |
| 5/1/2009 | | (House) Corrected committee report sent to calendars |
Bill died when legislature adjourned June 1, 2009.
Hearings:
Public hearing scheduled for 4-9-09
HSLDA’s Position:
Support.
Action Requested:
No Action requested at this time.
 Other Resources |
E-lert—3/30/2009—Texas: Calls Needed to Support the Texas Parental Rights Restoration Act
E-lert—4/1/2009—Texas: No More Calls Needed for House Bills 188 and 2084
