The Texas Family and Protective Services Council was created during the 85th Texas Legislative Session in 2017 as part of House Bill 5, the legislation that established the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) as an agency separate from the Health and Human Services Commission.

The Family and Protective Services Council voted on and approved their bylaws at the February 14, 2020 council meeting.

For more information, contact the Family and Protective Services Council Liaison.

Next Council Meeting

Date
June 12, 2026
Time
TBD
Location
TBD

Note: A livestream will be available at the time of the meeting.

Public Testimony

In person public testimony will be permitted during the DFPS Council Meeting. If you would like to give public testimony at the council meeting in person, you may register to appear before the Council. If you would like to submit written comments, you may email them to the DFPS Council mailbox.

Past Meetings

Did you miss the last meeting? You can find the documents for past meetings here.

Council Members

[ Click Here to Meet the Council Members ]

2025 Texas Family and Protective Services CouncilLeft to right: Tymothy Belseth, Hon. Katrina Griffith, Omedi “Dee Dee” Cantu Arismendez, Dr. Connie Almeida (Chair), Liesa Hackett, Julie Krawczyk, Michael Barton, and Enrique Mata. Not pictured: Michelle Trevino.