Relating to the definition of child neglect and to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators of the child.

HB 2632 amends Texas law to clarify the definition of child neglect and requires the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and a child's parent or legal guardian to serve as joint managing conservators when neglect is found. The bill explicitly defines neglect to include failing to provide medical care (causing harm or danger), leaving a child in unsafe situations (like exposure to abuse or sexual harm), or not arranging proper care after a child's absence from home. This affects children involved in DFPS cases where neglect is determined, ensuring both the state agency and the parent/guardian share responsibility for the child's care. The law aims to create clearer accountability in cases where a child's safety is compromised, without specifying outcomes or advocating for the policy.