Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 2014 amends Texas Family Code provisions governing termination cases filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). It requires courts to delay termination orders until the first anniversary of DFPS gaining permanent custody (if based on specific parental conduct), mandates clear evidence that DFPS made reasonable efforts to return the child to the parent (or that efforts were waived), and demands detailed written findings about those efforts in court orders. The bill directly affects DFPS, parents in termination cases, and courts handling these proceedings. These changes aim to ensure courts thoroughly evaluate safety risks and DFPS's efforts before terminating parental rights.