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HB3284

Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.

Low
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies

Health and Human Services Commission (Administrative Support) • Texas Commission on Marriage and Family

HB3284
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
Low Urgency
Heavily Contested
House Vote107 - 32
YEA
NAY
77% in favor139 voting
Senate Vote25 - 6
YEA
NAY
81% in favor31 voting
38
Total Opposition Votes
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
Health and Human Services Commis...Texas Commission on Marriage and...
Primary Author: Rep. James Frank
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate).
  • Compliance Deadline: N/A for general business operations. State contractors should have outcome data ready for review by September 2025.
  • Agency Rulemaking: No immediate rulemaking. The Commission will operate via public hearings through 2026. The "regulatory gray zone" exists between now and the November 1, 2026 report submission, during which future regulations will be drafted.

Immediate Action Plan

  • State Contractors: Conduct an immediate internal audit of program effectiveness data; prepare to defend your methodology against strict statistical standards.
  • Industry Leaders: Submit nominations for Commission seats to the Governor, Lt. Governor, or Speaker by August 19, 2025. Ensure business interests are represented to prevent the "discouraging policies" mandate from targeting standard employment practices.
  • HR Departments: Monitor the Commission's interim hearings (starting Fall 2025) for signals regarding potential 2027 mandates on family leave or benefits.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

State Vendors Only: If your organization holds contracts with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for premarital education, marriage preservation, or parenting skills, your Master Service Agreements (MSAs) are subject to review. The Commission is statutorily required to assess the effectiveness of these programs.

General Business: No immediate amendments required for commercial or employment contracts.

Hiring/Training

General Business: No changes required.

State Vendors: Ensure staff overseeing state-funded programs are prepared to present "evidence-based" outcome data.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

State Vendors: Immediately audit your internal data regarding program success rates. While the bill does not create a new statutory filing, the Commission has the authority to request data to fulfill its mandate. Organize data to demonstrate "evidence-based pathways" to family stability.

Fees & Costs

None. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no significant fiscal implication or new fees for the private sector.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

"Policies that Discourage Marriage"

Section 7(1) requires the Commission to identify policies that discourage family formation. It is unclear if this scope is limited to government benefit "cliffs" or if it extends to private sector labor practices (e.g., "just-in-time" scheduling or lack of paid leave). We must monitor hearings to see if the Commission targets corporate HR policies as barriers to marriage.

"Evidence-Based Pathways"

The statute prioritizes "evidence-based" programs. The definition of this term is left to the Commission. This creates a risk for faith-based or community organizations that rely on qualitative rather than quantitative success metrics, potentially threatening their future eligibility for state funding.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 25, 2025
Passed House
May 14, 2025
Passed Senate
May 26, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsFamilyFamily--marriage RelationshipFamily--parent & ChildGovernorOpen MeetingsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--newly ProposedLieutenant GovernorPremarital EducationSpeaker of the HouseHealth & Human Services CommissionTexas Commission On Marriage and FamilyInterim Studies
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House Authors

Rep. James FrankRepublican · Primary Author
Joint Authors
Coauthors (1)

Senate Sponsors

Cosponsors (3)

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB3284

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What does Texas HB3284 do?

HB3284 establishes the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family effective June 20, 2025, to evaluate state policies affecting family formation. While there are no immediate mandates for general private employers, entities contracting with the state for family services face immediate scrutiny regarding program effectiveness, and the Commission's November 2026 report will likely dictate the 2027 legislative agenda regarding employee benefits and family law. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate).

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Who authored HB3284?

HB3284 was authored by Texas Representative James Frank during the Regular Session.

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When was HB3284 signed into law?

HB3284 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB3284?

HB3284 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission (Administrative Support) and Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.

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How urgent is compliance with HB3284?

The compliance urgency for HB3284 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of HB3284?

The cost impact of HB3284 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB3284 address?

HB3284 addresses topics including family, family--marriage relationship, family--parent & child, governor and open meetings.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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