This is a site that is all about Adoption Rights, focusing on Texas adoption rights. We will be posting links to current legislation, information about how to contact Representatives and links to other useful sites. Our goal is to educate people about what's happening in Texas with regards to adoption laws, and discuss what that means for adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents. Please respond to posts with comments, suggestions, questions and helpful links. Thank You!

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

NEW LAW! NEW POST!

TEXAS LETS SOME ADOPTEES GET BIRTH RECORDS!!!

Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill into law on June 17 that will enable adult adopted persons who know the identity of each parent named on the original birth certificate, to receive a non-certified copy of their original birth certificates without obtaining a court order. They bill (HB240) introduced in February by House Rep. Tony Goolsby amends Section 192.008 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and will take effect on Sept.1 , 2005.

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