Relating to requirements for a court order following a permanency hearing for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 2854 requires Texas courts to issue specific orders after permanency hearings for children in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The bill mandates that courts base these orders on the permanency progress report and evidence presented by involved parties, ensuring DFPS meets its obligations as the managing conservator. This directly affects children in DFPS care and the court process handling their cases. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to cases filed on or after that date. It does not change existing standards for determining a child's best interest but adds a specific requirement for court orders following hearings.