89R16041 DNC-D     By: Morales of Harris H.B. No. 5255       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to policies related to the removal and placement of a child   by the Department of Family and Protective Services.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 262.114, Family Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:          (e)  In making a placement decision for a child, the   department may not consider the citizenship or immigration status   of a relative or other designated caregiver.           SECTION 2.  Section 262.116, Family Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:          (a-1)  When deciding whether to take possession of a child   under this subchapter, the department may not consider the   citizenship or immigration status of the child's parent.           SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.