Relating to the adoption of the revised Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children by the State of Texas; making conforming changes.

HB 141 adopts the revised Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children into Texas law, aligning state procedures with a national agreement. The bill updates Texas Family Code definitions and procedures to standardize how child welfare agencies in Texas and other states place children across state lines, ensuring consistent oversight and service delivery. It directly affects Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and child welfare agencies in other states involved in interstate placements. Key mechanisms include requiring placements to be "safe and suitable," enabling ongoing supervision between states, and mandating uniform data sharing to facilitate timely placements. The compact aims to streamline processes while maintaining each state's legal responsibility for children in out-of-state placements.