On Tuesday, July 29, 2025 the Children's Commission hosted a webcast entitled “89th Regular Legislative Session Update.” Children's Commission Staff Attorney Brenda Kinsler provided an update on House and Senate bills related to child welfare law, the statutes affected, and the effective date.
Recording: Texas 89th Regular Legislative Session
PowerPoint: Texas 89th Regular Legislative Session
MCLE/TBLS: The course has been approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit. It has also been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 1.5 hours for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the specialty field of Child Welfare and Family Law. Individuals watching the replay may email CCTraining@txcourts.gov for MCLE self-reporting information.