SB 1093
Sparks’s bill makes family judges spell out key findings
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to procedures and required findings in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Separate section, specific facts, in child protection orders.
The bill requires family court judges in child protection cases to write out their key findings in a separate section of the order and spell out the specific facts behind them. It touches judges, parents, and children in suits where the state seeks to keep or take custody, especially findings that parents are unwilling or unable to provide a safe environment. On the ground, a judge can no longer just cite the record or incorporate it by reference, and the rule applies to pending cases starting September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Feb 4, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB1093 · 2025-02-04
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ITEM
relating to procedures and required findings in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
WHAT IT DOES
Separate section, specific facts, in child protection orders.
The bill requires family court judges in child protection cases to write out their key findings in a separate section of the order and spell out the specific facts behind them. It touches judges, parents, and children in suits where the state seeks to keep or take custody, especially findings that parents are unwilling or unable to provide a safe environment. On the ground, a judge can no longer just cite the record or incorporate it by reference, and the rule applies to pending cases starting September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Health & Human Services
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 25, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$60,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012623, 101029380, 101072732.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012623, 101029380, 101072732.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Feb 4, 2025
02/24/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Health & Human Services · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
HB 2399 by Leo Wilson (identical)
Subjects
Courts--General
Family--Child Protection
Family--Parent & Child
Text
The text as introduced · 260 words
2025S0049-1 01/29/25 By: Sparks S.B. No. 1093 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to procedures and required findings in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 263.002, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: (c-1) In making the required findings under Subsection (c), the court shall include the findings in a separate section of its order and enumerate with specificity the facts and the circumstances that serve as the basis for the court's findings. Merely citing the record of the proceedings or incorporating it by reference is insufficient to meet the requirements of this subsection. SECTION 2. Section 263.306, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-2) to read as follows: (a-2) If the court determines under Subsection (a-1)(6) that the child's parents are unwilling or unable to provide the child with a safe environment, the court shall include in a separate section of its order written findings describing with specificity the facts and the circumstances that serve as the basis for the court's determination that the child's parents are unwilling or unable to provide the child with a safe environment. Merely citing the record of the proceedings or incorporating it by reference is insufficient to meet the requirements of this subsection. SECTION 3. The changes in law made by this Act apply to an action that is pending on or filed on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.