HB 1892 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act; creating criminal offenses.

HB 1892 creates criminal penalties for unregulated transfers of child custody in Texas. It defines "unregulated custody transfer" as moving a child between states without court approval, targeting individuals or agencies (like intermediaries) who facilitate such transfers without legal oversight. The law specifically prohibits actions like moving a child across state lines without a court order, with penalties including fines or jail time for violations. It applies to all children under 18, except cases governed by federal Indian Child Welfare Act protections. The bill aims to prevent illegal custody arrangements by establishing clear criminal consequences for unauthorized transfers.
Sub-Topics: Corrections Courts
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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Committee
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May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 6, 2025
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Committee report distributed
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Apr 28, 2025
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Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Apr 28, 2025
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Recalled from subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
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Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David Spiller
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