Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Texas Senate Bill 596 requires the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to publish detailed annual and monthly reports about child welfare operations. The annual report, due February 1 each year, must include data on child abuse investigations, protective actions taken, staffing, placement stability, outcomes for children in DFPS conservatorship (including deaths, trafficking, and pregnancy), and permanency goals. The monthly report must detail parental safety agreements (including child demographics and income data) and authorization agreements for child safety. All reports must be published electronically on DFPS's website for public access, directly affecting children in DFPS conservatorship and providing transparency to the public and legislature.