✅Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.

✅ SB 2306: Adoption agency fees must be posted online

What it says it does:
Requires every licensed child-placing agency in Texas to post adoption costs on its website, with an itemized list of fees.

What it actually changes:
Adds Section 162.605 to the Family Code, creating a legal requirement for agencies to make their adoption fee schedules public online. It does not change adoption eligibility or court procedures.

Who is pushing for it:
Support from Texas CASA and Texans Care for Children is listed in the files. No PACs were recorded as backing.

Who benefits:
Families gain cost transparency before starting the adoption process. Agencies that already disclose fees clearly gain credibility.

Who gets left out or exposed:
Agencies that prefer to keep fee structures vague or reveal them only later in the process will face new scrutiny. There are no new penalties in the bill, so weak postings could still slip through.

Why this matters long term:
It makes adoption costs more predictable and competitive. But without enforcement standards, agencies might comply in name only. Families will need to watch for quality of disclosure.

What to watch next:
Whether DFPS adds compliance checks during license renewal or issues guidance on how detailed the itemized lists must be.

Bottom line:
SB 2306 is a straightforward transparency measure that helps families see adoption costs upfront. Its strength will depend on how seriously DFPS monitors compliance.