Relating to payments made to certain foster parents.

HB 5037 extends financial support for foster youth in Texas by revising payment timelines for foster parents. It continues payments for foster children until their 22nd birthday (previously ending earlier), and for those pursuing bachelor's degrees until graduation or age 24, whichever comes first. For other foster youth, payments now extend until age 21 (previously ending earlier). The bill directly affects foster parents caring for youth aged 21-24 and takes effect September 1, 2025.