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TITLE 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE A. MARRIAGE
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1.002. COURT
Sec. 1.003. SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
SUBCHAPTER B. PUBLIC POLICY
Sec. 1.101. EVERY MARRIAGE PRESUMED VALID
Sec. 1.102. MOST RECENT MARRIAGE PRESUMED VALID
Sec. 1.103. PERSONS MARRIED ELSEWHERE
Sec. 1.104. CAPACITY OF SPOUSE
Sec. 1.105. JOINDER IN CIVIL SUITS
Sec. 1.106. CRIMINAL CONVERSATION NOT AUTHORIZED
Sec. 1.107. ALIENATION OF AFFECTION NOT AUTHORIZED
Sec. 1.108. PROMISE OR AGREEMENT MUST BE IN WRITING
Sec. 1.109. USE OF DIGITIZED SIGNATURE
CHAPTER 2.
THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE
Sec. 2.001. MARRIAGE LICENSE
Sec. 2.002. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Sec. 2.003. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE BY MINOR
Sec. 2.004. APPLICATION FORM
Sec. 2.005. PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE
Sec. 2.006. ABSENT APPLICANT
Sec. 2.007. AFFIDAVIT OF ABSENT APPLICANT
Sec. 2.0071. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS BY CLERK RELATING TO LICENSE FOR ABSENT APPLICANT
Sec. 2.008. EXECUTION OF APPLICATION BY CLERK
Sec. 2.009. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE
Sec. 2.0091. APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE THROUGH REMOTE TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 2.010. AIDS INFORMATION; POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 2.012. VIOLATION BY COUNTY CLERK; PENALTY
Sec. 2.013. PREMARITAL EDUCATION COURSES
Sec. 2.014. FAMILY TRUST FUND
SUBCHAPTER B. UNDERAGE APPLICANTS
Sec. 2.101. GENERAL AGE REQUIREMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. CEREMONY AND RETURN OF LICENSE
Sec. 2.201. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE
Sec. 2.202. PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT CEREMONY
Sec. 2.203. CEREMONY
Sec. 2.204. 72-HOUR WAITING PERIOD; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 2.205. DISCRIMINATION IN CONDUCTING MARRIAGE PROHIBITED
Sec. 2.206. RETURN OF LICENSE; PENALTY
Sec. 2.207. MARRIAGE CONDUCTED AFTER LICENSE EXPIRED; PENALTY
Sec. 2.208. RECORDING AND DELIVERY OF LICENSE
Sec. 2.209. DUPLICATE LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER D. VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 2.301. FRAUD, MISTAKE, OR ILLEGALITY IN OBTAINING LICENSE
Sec. 2.302. CEREMONY CONDUCTED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON
SUBCHAPTER E. MARRIAGE WITHOUT FORMALITIES
Sec. 2.401. PROOF OF INFORMAL MARRIAGE
Sec. 2.402. DECLARATION AND REGISTRATION OF INFORMAL MARRIAGE
Sec. 2.403. PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE; OFFENSE
Sec. 2.404. RECORDING OF CERTIFICATE OR DECLARATION OF INFORMAL MARRIAGE
Sec. 2.405. VIOLATION BY COUNTY CLERK; PENALTY
Sec. 2.406. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER F. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SPOUSES
Sec. 2.501. DUTY TO SUPPORT
SUBCHAPTER G. FREEDOM OF RELIGION WITH RESPECT TO RECOGNIZING OR PERFORMING CERTAIN MARRIAGES
Sec. 2.601. RIGHTS OF CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 2.602. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION PROHIBITED
SUBTITLE B. PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
CHAPTER 3.
MARITAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL RULES FOR SEPARATE AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 3.001. SEPARATE PROPERTY
Sec. 3.002. COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 3.003. PRESUMPTION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 3.004. RECORDATION OF SEPARATE PROPERTY
Sec. 3.005. GIFTS BETWEEN SPOUSES
Sec. 3.006. PROPORTIONAL OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY BY MARITAL ESTATES
Sec. 3.007. PROPERTY INTEREST IN CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Sec. 3.008. PROPERTY INTEREST IN CERTAIN INSURANCE PROCEEDS
SUBCHAPTER B. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND DISPOSITION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
Sec. 3.101. MANAGING SEPARATE PROPERTY
Sec. 3.102. MANAGING COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 3.103. MANAGING EARNINGS OF MINOR
Sec. 3.104. PROTECTION OF THIRD PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER C. MARITAL PROPERTY LIABILITIES
Sec. 3.201. SPOUSAL LIABILITY
Sec. 3.202. RULES OF MARITAL PROPERTY LIABILITY
Sec. 3.203. ORDER IN WHICH PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EXECUTION
SUBCHAPTER D. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND DISPOSITION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 3.301. MISSING, ABANDONED, OR SEPARATED SPOUSE
Sec. 3.302. SPOUSE MISSING ON PUBLIC SERVICE
Sec. 3.303. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 3.304. NOTICE OF HEARING; CITATION
Sec. 3.305. CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 3.306. COURT ORDER FOR MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 3.307. CONTINUING JURISDICTION OF COURT; VACATING ORIGINAL ORDER
Sec. 3.308. RECORDING ORDER TO AFFECT REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 3.309. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
SUBCHAPTER E. CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 3.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 3.402. CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT; OFFSETS
Sec. 3.404. APPLICATION OF INCEPTION OF TITLE RULE; OWNERSHIP INTEREST NOT CREATED
Sec. 3.405. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Sec. 3.406. EQUITABLE LIEN
Sec. 3.409. NONREIMBURSABLE CLAIMS
Sec. 3.410. EFFECT OF MARITAL PROPERTY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 3.411. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
CHAPTER 4.
PREMARITAL AND MARITAL PROPERTY AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT
Sec. 4.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 4.002. FORMALITIES
Sec. 4.003. CONTENT
Sec. 4.004. EFFECT OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 4.005. AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION
Sec. 4.006. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 4.007. ENFORCEMENT: VOID MARRIAGE
Sec. 4.008. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
Sec. 4.009. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 4.010. SHORT TITLE
SUBCHAPTER B. MARITAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT
Sec. 4.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 4.102. PARTITION OR EXCHANGE OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 4.103. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPOUSES CONCERNING INCOME OR PROPERTY FROM SEPARATE PROPERTY
Sec. 4.104. FORMALITIES
Sec. 4.105. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 4.106. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS AND RECORDATION UNDER PARTITION OR EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. AGREEMENT TO CONVERT SEPARATE PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 4.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 4.202. AGREEMENT TO CONVERT TO COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 4.203. FORMALITIES OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 4.204. MANAGEMENT OF CONVERTED PROPERTY
Sec. 4.205. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 4.206. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS; RECORDING
CHAPTER 5.
HOMESTEAD RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER A. SALE OF HOMESTEAD; GENERAL RULE
Sec. 5.001. SALE, CONVEYANCE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OF HOMESTEAD
Sec. 5.002. SALE OF SEPARATE HOMESTEAD AFTER SPOUSE JUDICIALLY DECLARED INCAPACITATED
Sec. 5.003. SALE OF COMMUNITY HOMESTEAD AFTER SPOUSE JUDICIALLY DECLARED INCAPACITATED
SUBCHAPTER B. SALE OF HOMESTEAD UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 5.101. SALE OF SEPARATE HOMESTEAD UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 5.102. SALE OF COMMUNITY HOMESTEAD UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 5.103. TIME FOR FILING PETITION
Sec. 5.104. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 5.105. CITATION; NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 5.106. COURT ORDER
Sec. 5.108. REMEDIES AND POWERS CUMULATIVE
SUBTITLE C. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
CHAPTER 6.
SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
SUBCHAPTER A. GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND DEFENSES
Sec. 6.001. INSUPPORTABILITY
Sec. 6.002. CRUELTY
Sec. 6.003. ADULTERY
Sec. 6.004. CONVICTION OF FELONY
Sec. 6.005. ABANDONMENT
Sec. 6.006. LIVING APART
Sec. 6.007. CONFINEMENT IN MENTAL HOSPITAL
Sec. 6.008. DEFENSES
SUBCHAPTER B. GROUNDS FOR ANNULMENT
Sec. 6.102. ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE OF PERSON UNDER AGE 18
Sec. 6.103. UNDERAGE ANNULMENT BARRED BY ADULTHOOD
Sec. 6.104. DISCRETIONARY ANNULMENT OF UNDERAGE MARRIAGE
Sec. 6.105. UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR NARCOTICS
Sec. 6.106. IMPOTENCY
Sec. 6.107. FRAUD, DURESS, OR FORCE
Sec. 6.108. MENTAL INCAPACITY
Sec. 6.109. CONCEALED DIVORCE
Sec. 6.110. MARRIAGE LESS THAN 72 HOURS AFTER ISSUANCE OF LICENSE
Sec. 6.111. DEATH OF PARTY TO VOIDABLE MARRIAGE
SUBCHAPTER C. DECLARING A MARRIAGE VOID
Sec. 6.201. CONSANGUINITY
Sec. 6.202. MARRIAGE DURING EXISTENCE OF PRIOR MARRIAGE
Sec. 6.203. CERTAIN VOID MARRIAGES VALIDATED
Sec. 6.204. RECOGNITION OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION
Sec. 6.205. MARRIAGE TO MINOR
Sec. 6.206. MARRIAGE TO STEPCHILD OR STEPPARENT
SUBCHAPTER D. JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND RESIDENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 6.301. GENERAL RESIDENCY RULE FOR DIVORCE SUIT
Sec. 6.302. SUIT FOR DIVORCE BY NONRESIDENT SPOUSE
Sec. 6.303. ABSENCE ON PUBLIC SERVICE
Sec. 6.304. ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL NOT PREVIOUSLY RESIDENTS
Sec. 6.305. ACQUIRING JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT RESPONDENT
Sec. 6.306. JURISDICTION TO ANNUL MARRIAGE
Sec. 6.307. JURISDICTION TO DECLARE MARRIAGE VOID
Sec. 6.308. EXERCISING PARTIAL JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER E. FILING SUIT
Sec. 6.401. CAPTION
Sec. 6.402. PLEADINGS
Sec. 6.403. ANSWER
Sec. 6.4035. WAIVER OF SERVICE
Sec. 6.404. INFORMATION REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 6.405. PROTECTIVE ORDER AND RELATED ORDERS
Sec. 6.406. MANDATORY JOINDER OF SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 6.407. TRANSFER OF SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP TO DIVORCE COURT
Sec. 6.408. SERVICE OF CITATION
Sec. 6.409. CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 6.410. REPORT TO ACCOMPANY PETITION
Sec. 6.411. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PLEADINGS
SUBCHAPTER F. TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 6.501. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
Sec. 6.502. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND OTHER TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 6.503. AFFIDAVIT, VERIFIED PLEADING, AND BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 6.504. PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 6.505. COUNSELING
Sec. 6.506. CONTEMPT
Sec. 6.507. INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER G. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 6.601. ARBITRATION PROCEDURES
Sec. 6.6015. DETERMINATION OF VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTRACT CONTAINING AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE
Sec. 6.602. MEDIATION PROCEDURES
Sec. 6.604. INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
SUBCHAPTER H. TRIAL AND APPEAL
Sec. 6.701. FAILURE TO ANSWER
Sec. 6.702. WAITING PERIOD
Sec. 6.703. JURY
Sec. 6.704. TESTIMONY OF HUSBAND OR WIFE
Sec. 6.705. TESTIMONY BY MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
Sec. 6.706. CHANGE OF NAME
Sec. 6.707. TRANSFERS AND DEBTS PENDING DECREE
Sec. 6.708. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 6.709. TEMPORARY ORDERS DURING APPEAL
Sec. 6.710. NOTICE OF FINAL DECREE
Sec. 6.711. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Sec. 6.712. DATE OF MARRIAGE REQUIREMENT IN FINAL DECREE
SUBCHAPTER I. REMARRIAGE
Sec. 6.801. REMARRIAGE
Sec. 6.802. WAIVER OF PROHIBITION AGAINST REMARRIAGE
CHAPTER 7.
AWARD OF MARITAL PROPERTY
Sec. 7.001. GENERAL RULE OF PROPERTY DIVISION
Sec. 7.002. DIVISION AND DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 7.003. DISPOSITION OF RETIREMENT AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND OTHER PLANS
Sec. 7.004. DISPOSITION OF RIGHTS IN INSURANCE
Sec. 7.005. INSURANCE COVERAGE NOT SPECIFICALLY AWARDED
Sec. 7.006. AGREEMENT INCIDENT TO DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
Sec. 7.007. DISPOSITION OF CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 7.008. CONSIDERATION OF TAXES
Sec. 7.009. FRAUD ON THE COMMUNITY; DIVISION AND DISPOSITION OF RECONSTITUTED ESTATE
CHAPTER 8.
MAINTENANCE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Sec. 8.051. ELIGIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
Sec. 8.052. FACTORS IN DETERMINING MAINTENANCE
Sec. 8.053. PRESUMPTION
Sec. 8.054. DURATION OF MAINTENANCE ORDER
Sec. 8.055. AMOUNT OF MAINTENANCE
Sec. 8.056. TERMINATION
Sec. 8.057. MODIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE ORDER
Sec. 8.058. MAINTENANCE ARREARAGES
Sec. 8.059. ENFORCEMENT OF MAINTENANCE ORDER
Sec. 8.0591. OVERPAYMENT
Sec. 8.060. PUTATIVE SPOUSE
Sec. 8.061. UNMARRIED COHABITANTS
Sec. 8.062. PLACE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 8.063. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. INCOME WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.101. INCOME WITHHOLDING; GENERAL RULE
Sec. 8.102. WITHHOLDING FOR ARREARAGES IN ADDITION TO CURRENT SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Sec. 8.103. WITHHOLDING FOR ARREARAGES WHEN CURRENT MAINTENANCE IS NOT DUE
Sec. 8.104. WITHHOLDING TO SATISFY JUDGMENT FOR ARREARAGES
Sec. 8.105. PRIORITY OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.106. MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS
Sec. 8.107. ORDER OR WRIT BINDING ON EMPLOYER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE
Sec. 8.108. VOLUNTARY WRIT OF WITHHOLDING BY OBLIGOR
SUBCHAPTER D. PROCEDURE
Sec. 8.151. TIME LIMIT
Sec. 8.152. CONTENTS OF ORDER OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.153. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER OR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.154. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF ORDER OR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
SUBCHAPTER E. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYER
Sec. 8.201. ORDER OR WRIT BINDING ON EMPLOYER
Sec. 8.202. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF INCOME WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.203. REMITTING WITHHELD PAYMENTS
Sec. 8.204. EMPLOYER MAY DEDUCT FEE FROM EARNINGS
Sec. 8.205. HEARING REQUESTED BY EMPLOYER
Sec. 8.206. LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION OF EMPLOYER FOR PAYMENTS
Sec. 8.207. EMPLOYER RECEIVING MULTIPLE ORDERS OR WRITS
Sec. 8.208. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR DISCRIMINATORY HIRING OR DISCHARGE
Sec. 8.209. PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 8.210. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND OF NEW EMPLOYMENT
SUBCHAPTER F. WRIT OF WITHHOLDING ISSUED BY CLERK
Sec. 8.251. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING; FILING
Sec. 8.252. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.253. INTERSTATE REQUEST FOR WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.254. ADDITIONAL ARREARAGES
Sec. 8.255. DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING; TIME OF DELIVERY
Sec. 8.256. MOTION TO STAY ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.257. EFFECT OF FILING MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 8.258. HEARING ON MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 8.259. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 8.260. WRIT OF WITHHOLDING AFTER ARREARAGES ARE PAID
Sec. 8.261. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.262. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.263. CONTENTS OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.264. EXTENSION OF REPAYMENT SCHEDULE BY PARTY; UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
Sec. 8.265. REMITTANCE OF AMOUNT TO BE WITHHELD
Sec. 8.266. FAILURE TO RECEIVE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.267. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING TO SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYER
SUBCHAPTER G. MODIFICATION, REDUCTION, OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.301. AGREEMENT BY PARTIES REGARDING AMOUNT OR DURATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.302. MODIFICATIONS TO OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING IN VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING CASES
Sec. 8.303. TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING IN MANDATORY WITHHOLDING CASES
Sec. 8.304. DELIVERY OF ORDER OF REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 8.305. LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS
SUBCHAPTER H. MAINTENANCE QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 8.351. JURISDICTION FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 8.352. PROCEDURE
Sec. 8.353. TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 8.354. DEFECTIVE PRIOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 8.355. AMENDMENT OF QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 8.356. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 8.357. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 8.358. DIRECT PAYMENT
Sec. 8.359. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 9.
POST-DECREE PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER A. SUIT TO ENFORCE DECREE
Sec. 9.001. ENFORCEMENT OF DECREE
Sec. 9.002. CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE DECREE
Sec. 9.003. FILING DEADLINES
Sec. 9.004. APPLICABILITY TO UNDIVIDED PROPERTY
Sec. 9.005. NO JURY
Sec. 9.006. ENFORCEMENT OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 9.007. LIMITATION ON POWER OF COURT TO ENFORCE
Sec. 9.008. CLARIFICATION ORDER
Sec. 9.009. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY
Sec. 9.010. REDUCTION TO MONEY JUDGMENT
Sec. 9.011. RIGHT TO FUTURE PROPERTY
Sec. 9.012. CONTEMPT
Sec. 9.013. COSTS
Sec. 9.014. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER B. POST-DECREE QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 9.101. JURISDICTION FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 9.102. PROCEDURE
Sec. 9.103. PRIOR FAILURE TO RENDER QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 9.104. DEFECTIVE PRIOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 9.1045. AMENDMENT OF QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 9.105. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 9.106. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. POST-DECREE DIVISION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 9.201. PROCEDURE FOR DIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY NOT DIVIDED ON DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
Sec. 9.202. LIMITATIONS
Sec. 9.203. DIVISION OF UNDIVIDED ASSETS WHEN PRIOR COURT HAD JURISDICTION
Sec. 9.204. DIVISION OF UNDIVIDED ASSETS WHEN PRIOR COURT LACKED JURISDICTION
Sec. 9.205. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER D. DISPOSITION OF UNDIVIDED BENEFICIAL INTEREST
Sec. 9.301. PRE-DECREE DESIGNATION OF EX-SPOUSE AS BENEFICIARY OF LIFE INSURANCE
Sec. 9.302. PRE-DECREE DESIGNATION OF EX-SPOUSE AS BENEFICIARY IN RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PLANS
SUBCHAPTER E. DECLARING A DECREE VOID
Sec. 9.401. LACK OF JURISDICTION
TITLE 1-A. COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW
CHAPTER 15.
COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 15.001. POLICY
Sec. 15.002. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS
Sec. 15.003. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 15.004. RELATION TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 15.051. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 15.052. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.053. APPLICABILITY
SUBCHAPTER C. COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW PROCESS
Sec. 15.101. REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 15.102. BEGINNING AND CONCLUDING COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW PROCESS
Sec. 15.103. PROCEEDINGS PENDING BEFORE TRIBUNAL; STATUS REPORT
Sec. 15.104. EMERGENCY ORDER
Sec. 15.105. EFFECT OF WRITTEN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Sec. 15.106. DISQUALIFICATION OF COLLABORATIVE LAWYER AND LAWYERS IN ASSOCIATED LAW FIRM; EXCEPTION
Sec. 15.107. EXCEPTION FROM DISQUALIFICATION FOR REPRESENTATION OF LOW-INCOME PARTIES
Sec. 15.108. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AS PARTY
Sec. 15.109. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 15.110. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND MANDATORY REPORTING NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 15.111. INFORMED CONSENT
Sec. 15.112. FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 15.113. CONFIDENTIALITY OF COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW COMMUNICATION
Sec. 15.114. PRIVILEGE AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW COMMUNICATION
Sec. 15.115. LIMITS OF PRIVILEGE
Sec. 15.116. AUTHORITY OF TRIBUNAL IN CASE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
TITLE 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY
SUBTITLE A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY
CHAPTER 31.
REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY
Sec. 31.001. REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 31.002. REQUISITES OF PETITION; VERIFICATION
Sec. 31.003. VENUE
Sec. 31.004. REPRESENTATION OF PETITIONER
Sec. 31.005. ORDER
Sec. 31.006. EFFECT OF GENERAL REMOVAL
Sec. 31.007. REGISTRATION OF ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE OR NATION
Sec. 31.008. WAIVER OF CITATION
CHAPTER 32.
CONSENT TO TREATMENT OF CHILD BY NON-PARENT OR CHILD
SUBCHAPTER A. CONSENT TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SURGICAL TREATMENT
Sec. 32.001. CONSENT BY NON-PARENT
Sec. 32.002. CONSENT FORM
Sec. 32.003. CONSENT TO TREATMENT BY CHILD
Sec. 32.004. CONSENT TO COUNSELING
Sec. 32.005. EXAMINATION WITHOUT CONSENT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF CHILD
SUBCHAPTER B. IMMUNIZATION
Sec. 32.101. WHO MAY CONSENT TO IMMUNIZATION OF CHILD
Sec. 32.1011. CONSENT TO IMMUNIZATION BY CHILD
Sec. 32.102. INFORMED CONSENT TO IMMUNIZATION
Sec. 32.103. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR IMMUNIZATION
SUBCHAPTER C. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 32.201. EMERGENCY SHELTER OR CARE FOR MINORS
Sec. 32.202. CONSENT TO EMERGENCY SHELTER OR CARE BY MINOR
Sec. 32.203. CONSENT BY MINOR TO HOUSING OR CARE PROVIDED THROUGH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM
CHAPTER 33.
NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO ABORTION
Sec. 33.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 33.002. PARENTAL NOTICE
Sec. 33.0021. CONSENT REQUIRED
Sec. 33.0022. MEDICAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION; AFFIDAVIT FOR MEDICAL RECORD
Sec. 33.003. JUDICIAL APPROVAL
Sec. 33.004. APPEAL
Sec. 33.005. AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIAN
Sec. 33.006. GUARDIAN AD LITEM IMMUNITY
Sec. 33.0065. RECORDS
Sec. 33.007. COSTS PAID BY STATE
Sec. 33.008. PHYSICIAN'S DUTY TO REPORT ABUSE OF A MINOR; INVESTIGATION AND ASSISTANCE
Sec. 33.0085. DUTY OF JUDGE OR JUSTICE TO REPORT ABUSE OF MINOR
Sec. 33.009. OTHER REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR
Sec. 33.010. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 33.011. INFORMATION RELATING TO JUDICIAL BYPASS
Sec. 33.012. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 33.013. CAPACITY TO CONSENT
Sec. 33.014. ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ENFORCE
CHAPTER 34.
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR NONPARENT ADULT CAREGIVER
Sec. 34.0015. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 34.002. AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.0021. AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BY PARENT IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASE
Sec. 34.0022. INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS
Sec. 34.003. CONTENTS OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.004. EXECUTION OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.005. DUTIES OF PARTIES TO AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.006. AUTHORIZATION VOIDABLE
Sec. 34.007. EFFECT OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.0075. TERM OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.008. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 34.009. PENALTY
CHAPTER 35.
TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR CARE OF MINOR CHILD
Sec. 35.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 35.002. TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 35.003. PETITION FOR TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR CARE OF CHILD
Sec. 35.004. NOTICE; HEARING
Sec. 35.005. ORDER FOR TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 35.006. RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 35.007. EFFECT OF TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
CHAPTER 35A.
TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINOR CHILD
Sec. 35A.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 35A.002. TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 35A.003. PETITION FOR TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 35A.004. NOTICE; HEARING
Sec. 35A.005. ORDER FOR TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION
SUBTITLE B. PARENTAL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 41.
LIABILITY OF PARENTS FOR CONDUCT OF CHILD
Sec. 41.001. LIABILITY
Sec. 41.002. LIMIT OF DAMAGES
Sec. 41.0025. LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AN INN OR HOTEL
Sec. 41.003. VENUE
CHAPTER 42.
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR INTERFERENCE WITH POSSESSORY INTEREST IN CHILD
Sec. 42.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.002. LIABILITY FOR INTERFERENCE WITH POSSESSORY RIGHT
Sec. 42.003. AIDING OR ASSISTING INTERFERENCE WITH POSSESSORY RIGHT
Sec. 42.005. VENUE
Sec. 42.006. DAMAGES
Sec. 42.007. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Sec. 42.008. REMEDIES NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 42.009. FRIVOLOUS SUIT
SUBTITLE C. CHANGE OF NAME
CHAPTER 45.
CHANGE OF NAME
SUBCHAPTER A. CHANGE OF NAME OF CHILD
Sec. 45.001. WHO MAY FILE; VENUE
Sec. 45.002. REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 45.003. CITATION
Sec. 45.0031. WAIVER OF CITATION
Sec. 45.004. ORDER
Sec. 45.005. LIABILITIES AND RIGHTS UNAFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. CHANGE OF NAME OF ADULT
Sec. 45.101. WHO MAY FILE; VENUE
Sec. 45.102. REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 45.103. ORDER
Sec. 45.104. LIABILITIES AND RIGHTS UNAFFECTED
Sec. 45.105. CHANGE OF NAME IN DIVORCE SUIT
Sec. 45.106. CHANGE OF NAME CERTIFICATE
Sec. 45.107. WAIVER OF CITATION
SUBTITLE E. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 47.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 47.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 47.002. APPLICABILITY OF LAWS RELATING TO ATTORNEYS AD LITEM, GUARDIANS AD LITEM, AND AMICUS ATTORNEYS
Sec. 47.003. USE OF DIGITIZED SIGNATURE
TITLE 3. JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE
CHAPTER 51.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.01. PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
Sec. 51.02. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51.03. DELINQUENT CONDUCT; CONDUCT INDICATING A NEED FOR SUPERVISION
Sec. 51.031. HABITUAL FELONY CONDUCT
Sec. 51.04. JURISDICTION
Sec. 51.041. JURISDICTION AFTER APPEAL
Sec. 51.0411. JURISDICTION FOR TRANSFER OR RELEASE HEARING
Sec. 51.0412. JURISDICTION OVER INCOMPLETE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 51.0413. JURISDICTION OVER AND TRANSFER OF COMBINATION OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 51.0414. DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER TO COMBINE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 51.042. OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION BECAUSE OF AGE OF THE CHILD
Sec. 51.045. JURIES IN COUNTY COURTS AT LAW
Sec. 51.05. COURT SESSIONS AND FACILITIES
Sec. 51.06. VENUE
Sec. 51.07. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COUNTY FOR DISPOSITION
Sec. 51.071. TRANSFER OF PROBATION SUPERVISION BETWEEN COUNTIES: COURTESY SUPERVISION PROHIBITED
Sec. 51.072. TRANSFER OF PROBATION SUPERVISION BETWEEN COUNTIES: INTERIM SUPERVISION
Sec. 51.073. TRANSFER OF PROBATION SUPERVISION BETWEEN COUNTIES: PERMANENT SUPERVISION
Sec. 51.074. TRANSFER OF PROBATION SUPERVISION BETWEEN COUNTIES: DEFERRED PROSECUTION
Sec. 51.075. COLLABORATIVE SUPERVISION BETWEEN ADJOINING COUNTIES
Sec. 51.08. TRANSFER FROM CRIMINAL COURT
Sec. 51.09. WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Sec. 51.095. ADMISSIBILITY OF A STATEMENT OF A CHILD
Sec. 51.10. RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE OF ATTORNEY; COMPENSATION
Sec. 51.101. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AND CONTINUATION OF REPRESENTATION
Sec. 51.102. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL PLAN
Sec. 51.11. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 51.115. ATTENDANCE AT HEARING: PARENT OR OTHER GUARDIAN
Sec. 51.116. RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT
Sec. 51.12. PLACE AND CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Sec. 51.125. POST-ADJUDICATION CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 51.126. NONSECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 51.13. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION OR DISPOSITION
Sec. 51.151. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
Sec. 51.17. PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 51.18. ELECTION BETWEEN JUVENILE COURT AND ALTERNATE JUVENILE COURT
Sec. 51.19. LIMITATION PERIODS
Sec. 51.20. PHYSICAL OR MENTAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 51.21. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND REFERRAL
CHAPTER 52.
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AND INCLUDING REFERRAL TO COURT
Sec. 52.01. TAKING INTO CUSTODY; ISSUANCE OF WARNING NOTICE
Sec. 52.011. DUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO NOTIFY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 52.015. DIRECTIVE TO APPREHEND
Sec. 52.0151. BENCH WARRANT; ATTACHMENT OF WITNESS IN CUSTODY
Sec. 52.02. RELEASE OR DELIVERY TO COURT
Sec. 52.025. DESIGNATION OF JUVENILE PROCESSING OFFICE
Sec. 52.026. RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTING JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Sec. 52.03. DISPOSITION WITHOUT REFERRAL TO COURT
Sec. 52.031. FIRST OFFENDER PROGRAM
Sec. 52.032. INFORMAL DISPOSITION GUIDELINES
Sec. 52.04. REFERRAL TO JUVENILE COURT; NOTICE TO PARENTS
Sec. 52.041. REFERRAL OF CHILD TO JUVENILE COURT AFTER EXPULSION
CHAPTER 53.
PROCEEDINGS PRIOR TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 53.01. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATIONS; NOTICE TO PARENTS
Sec. 53.011. SERVICES PROVIDED TO CERTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sec. 53.012. REVIEW BY PROSECUTOR
Sec. 53.013. PROGRESSIVE SANCTIONS PROGRAM
Sec. 53.02. RELEASE FROM DETENTION
Sec. 53.03. DEFERRED PROSECUTION
Sec. 53.035. GRAND JURY REFERRAL
Sec. 53.04. COURT PETITION; ANSWER
Sec. 53.045. OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR DETERMINATE SENTENCE
Sec. 53.05. TIME SET FOR HEARING
Sec. 53.06. SUMMONS
Sec. 53.07. SERVICE OF SUMMONS
Sec. 53.08. WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
CHAPTER 54.
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 54.01. DETENTION HEARING
Sec. 54.011. DETENTION HEARINGS FOR STATUS OFFENDERS AND NONOFFENDERS; PENALTY
Sec. 54.012. REMOTE CONDUCT OF DETENTION HEARING
Sec. 54.02. WAIVER OF JURISDICTION AND DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER TO CRIMINAL COURT
Sec. 54.021. SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILD IN DETENTION FACILITY PENDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
Sec. 54.03. ADJUDICATION HEARING
Sec. 54.031. HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CERTAIN ABUSE VICTIMS
Sec. 54.032. DEFERRAL OF ADJUDICATION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CASES ON COMPLETION OF TEEN COURT PROGRAM
Sec. 54.0325. DEFERRAL OF ADJUDICATION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CASES ON COMPLETION OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE COURT PROGRAM
Sec. 54.0326. DEFERRAL OF ADJUDICATION AND DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CASES ON COMPLETION OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM
Sec. 54.033. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE, AIDS, AND HIV TESTING
Sec. 54.034. LIMITED RIGHT TO APPEAL: WARNING
Sec. 54.04. DISPOSITION HEARING
Sec. 54.0401. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
Sec. 54.04012. TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM
Sec. 54.04013. SPECIAL COMMITMENT TO TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 54.0404. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN VISUAL MATERIAL DEPICTING MINOR: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 54.0405. CHILD PLACED ON PROBATION FOR CONDUCT CONSTITUTING SEXUAL OFFENSE
Sec. 54.0406. CHILD PLACED ON PROBATION FOR CONDUCT INVOLVING A HANDGUN
Sec. 54.0407. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: COUNSELING REQUIRED
Sec. 54.0408. REFERRAL OF CHILD EXITING PROBATION TO MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY OR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AUTHORITY
Sec. 54.0409. DNA SAMPLE REQUIRED ON CERTAIN FELONY ADJUDICATIONS
Sec. 54.041. ORDERS AFFECTING PARENTS AND OTHERS
Sec. 54.042. LICENSE SUSPENSION
Sec. 54.043. MONITORING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Sec. 54.044. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sec. 54.045. ADMISSION OF UNADJUDICATED CONDUCT
Sec. 54.046. CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOR DAMAGING PROPERTY WITH GRAFFITI
Sec. 54.047. ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED OFFENSE
Sec. 54.048. RESTITUTION
Sec. 54.0481. RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGING PROPERTY WITH GRAFFITI
Sec. 54.0482. TREATMENT OF RESTITUTION PAYMENTS
Sec. 54.049. CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOR DESECRATING A CEMETERY OR ABUSING A CORPSE
Sec. 54.0491. GANG-RELATED CONDUCT
Sec. 54.05. HEARING TO MODIFY DISPOSITION
Sec. 54.051. TRANSFER OF DETERMINATE SENTENCE PROBATION TO APPROPRIATE DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 54.052. CREDIT FOR TIME SPENT IN DETENTION FACILITY FOR CHILD WITH DETERMINATE SENTENCE
Sec. 54.07. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER
Sec. 54.08. PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT HEARINGS
Sec. 54.09. RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 54.10. HEARINGS BEFORE REFEREE
Sec. 54.11. RELEASE OR TRANSFER HEARING
CHAPTER 55.
PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 55.01. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 55.02. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY JURISDICTION
Sec. 55.03. STANDARDS OF CARE
Sec. 55.04. FORENSIC MENTAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 55.05. CRITERIA FOR COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILD
Sec. 55.06. CRITERIA FOR COURT-ORDERED RESIDENTIAL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES FOR CHILD
SUBCHAPTER B. COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Sec. 55.11. MENTAL ILLNESS DETERMINATION; EXAMINATION
Sec. 55.12. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 55.15. STANDARDS OF CARE; EXPIRATION OF COURT ORDER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 55.16. ORDER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 55.17. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NOT ORDERED; DISSOLUTION OF STAY
Sec. 55.18. DISCHARGE FROM COURT-ORDERED INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BEFORE REACHING 18 YEARS OF AGE
Sec. 55.19. DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER TO CRIMINAL COURT ON 18TH BIRTHDAY
SUBCHAPTER C. CHILD UNFIT TO PROCEED AS A RESULT OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 55.31. UNFITNESS TO PROCEED DETERMINATION; EXAMINATION
Sec. 55.32. HEARING ON ISSUE OF FITNESS TO PROCEED
Sec. 55.33. PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING FINDING OF UNFITNESS TO PROCEED
Sec. 55.34. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM FACILITY
Sec. 55.35. INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE SENT TO FACILITY OR ALTERNATIVE SETTING; REPORT TO COURT
Sec. 55.36. REPORT THAT CHILD IS FIT TO PROCEED; HEARING ON OBJECTION
Sec. 55.37. REPORT THAT CHILD IS UNFIT TO PROCEED AS A RESULT OF MENTAL ILLNESS; INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 55.40. REPORT THAT CHILD IS UNFIT TO PROCEED AS A RESULT OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 55.43. RESTORATION HEARING
Sec. 55.44. DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER TO CRIMINAL COURT ON 18TH BIRTHDAY OF CHILD
Sec. 55.45. STANDARDS OF CARE; NOTICE OF RELEASE OR FURLOUGH
SUBCHAPTER D. LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT AS A RESULT OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 55.51. LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DETERMINATION; EXAMINATION
Sec. 55.52. PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING FINDING OF LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT
Sec. 55.53. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM FACILITY
Sec. 55.54. INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE SENT TO FACILITY OR ALTERNATIVE SETTING; REPORT TO COURT
Sec. 55.55. REPORT THAT CHILD DOES NOT HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY; HEARING ON OBJECTION
Sec. 55.56. REPORT THAT CHILD HAS MENTAL ILLNESS; INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 55.59. REPORT THAT CHILD HAS INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY; INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT-ORDERED RESIDENTIAL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER E. PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT-ORDERED MENTAL HEALTH OR RESIDENTIAL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Sec. 55.65. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Sec. 55.66. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR CHILD FOUND UNFIT TO PROCEED OR LACKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DUE TO MENTAL ILLNESS
Sec. 55.67. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR CHILD FOUND UNFIT TO PROCEED OR LACKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DUE TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 55.68. REFERRAL FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR CHILD FOUND UNFIT TO PROCEED OR LACKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DUE TO MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
CHAPTER 56.
APPEAL
Sec. 56.01. RIGHT TO APPEAL
Sec. 56.02. TRANSCRIPT ON APPEAL
Sec. 56.03. APPEAL BY STATE IN CASES OF OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR DETERMINATE SENTENCE
CHAPTER 57.
RIGHTS OF VICTIMS
Sec. 57.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 57.002. VICTIM'S RIGHTS
Sec. 57.003. DUTIES OF JUVENILE BOARD AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
Sec. 57.0031. NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF JUVENILES
Sec. 57.004. NOTIFICATION
Sec. 57.005. LIABILITY
Sec. 57.006. APPEAL
Sec. 57.007. STANDING
Sec. 57.008. COURT ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM JUVENILES
CHAPTER 58.
RECORDS; JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER A. CREATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS
Sec. 58.001. LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLECTION AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECORDS OF CHILDREN
Sec. 58.002. PHOTOGRAPHS AND FINGERPRINTS OF CHILDREN
Sec. 58.0021. FINGERPRINTS OR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR COMPARISON IN INVESTIGATION
Sec. 58.0022. FINGERPRINTS OR PHOTOGRAPHS TO IDENTIFY RUNAWAYS
Sec. 58.004. REDACTION OF VICTIM'S PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Sec. 58.005. CONFIDENTIALITY OF FACILITY RECORDS
Sec. 58.0051. INTERAGENCY SHARING OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
Sec. 58.0052. INTERAGENCY SHARING OF CERTAIN NONEDUCATIONAL RECORDS
Sec. 58.007. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROBATION DEPARTMENT, PROSECUTOR, AND COURT RECORDS
Sec. 58.008. CONFIDENTIALITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
Sec. 58.009. DISSEMINATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION BY THE TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 58.010. CONFIDENTIALITY OF WARRANTS OF ARREST
SUBCHAPTER B. JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 58.102. JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.103. PURPOSE OF SYSTEM
Sec. 58.104. TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED
Sec. 58.105. DUTIES OF JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 58.106. DISSEMINATION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IN JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.107. COMPATIBILITY OF DATA
Sec. 58.108. DUTIES OF AGENCIES AND COURTS
Sec. 58.109. UNIFORM INCIDENT FINGERPRINT CARD
Sec. 58.110. REPORTING
Sec. 58.111. LOCAL DATA ADVISORY BOARDS
Sec. 58.113. WARRANTS
SUBCHAPTER C-1. SEALING AND DESTRUCTION OF JUVENILE RECORDS
Sec. 58.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 58.252. EXEMPTED RECORDS
Sec. 58.253. SEALING RECORDS WITHOUT APPLICATION: DELINQUENT CONDUCT
Sec. 58.254. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SEALING RECORDS WITHOUT APPLICATION FOR DELINQUENT CONDUCT
Sec. 58.255. SEALING RECORDS WITHOUT APPLICATION: CONDUCT INDICATING NEED FOR SUPERVISION
Sec. 58.2551. SEALING RECORDS WITHOUT APPLICATION: FINDING OF NOT TRUE
Sec. 58.256. APPLICATION FOR SEALING RECORDS
Sec. 58.257. HEARING REGARDING SEALING OF RECORDS
Sec. 58.258. ORDER SEALING RECORDS
Sec. 58.259. ACTIONS TAKEN ON RECEIPT OF ORDER TO SEAL RECORDS
Sec. 58.260. INSPECTION AND RELEASE OF SEALED RECORDS
Sec. 58.261. EFFECT OF SEALING RECORDS
Sec. 58.262. INFORMATION GIVEN TO CHILD REGARDING SEALING OF RECORDS
Sec. 58.263. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS: NO PROBABLE CAUSE
Sec. 58.264. PERMISSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Sec. 58.265. JUVENILE RECORDS NOT SUBJECT TO EXPUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER D. LOCAL JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 58.302. PURPOSES OF SYSTEM
Sec. 58.303. LOCAL JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.304. TYPES OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A LOCAL JUVENILE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.305. PARTNER AGENCIES
Sec. 58.306. ACCESS TO INFORMATION; LEVELS
Sec. 58.307. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER D-1. REPORTS ON COUNTY INTERNET WEBSITES
Sec. 58.351. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 58.352. INFORMATION POSTED ON COUNTY WEBSITE
Sec. 58.353. CONFIDENTIALITY
SUBCHAPTER E. STATEWIDE JUVENILE INFORMATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Sec. 58.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 58.402. PURPOSES OF SYSTEM
Sec. 58.403. JUVENILE INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.404. INFORMATION COLLECTED BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 58.405. AUTHORITY CUMULATIVE
CHAPTER 59.
PROGRESSIVE SANCTIONS MODEL
Sec. 59.001. PURPOSES
Sec. 59.002. SANCTION LEVEL ASSIGNMENT BY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Sec. 59.003. SANCTION LEVEL ASSIGNMENT MODEL
Sec. 59.004. SANCTION LEVEL ONE
Sec. 59.005. SANCTION LEVEL TWO
Sec. 59.006. SANCTION LEVEL THREE
Sec. 59.007. SANCTION LEVEL FOUR
Sec. 59.008. SANCTION LEVEL FIVE
Sec. 59.009. SANCTION LEVEL SIX
Sec. 59.010. SANCTION LEVEL SEVEN
Sec. 59.011. DUTY OF JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 59.013. LIABILITY
Sec. 59.014. APPEAL
Sec. 59.015. WAIVER OF SANCTIONS ON PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
CHAPTER 60.
UNIFORM INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES
Sec. 60.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.005. JUVENILE COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 60.006. SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 60.007. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Sec. 60.008. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 60.009. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES NOT PRECLUDED
Sec. 60.010. INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES
Sec. 60.011. EFFECT OF TEXAS LAWS
Sec. 60.012. LIABILITIES FOR CERTAIN COMMISSION AGENTS
CHAPTER 61.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER A. ENTRY OF ORDERS AGAINST PARENTS AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSONS
Sec. 61.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 61.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 61.003. ENTRY OF JUVENILE COURT ORDER AGAINST PARENT OR OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSON
Sec. 61.0031. TRANSFER OF ORDER AFFECTING PARENT OR OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSON TO COUNTY OF CHILD'S RESIDENCE
Sec. 61.004. APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER B. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER AGAINST PARENT OR OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSON
Sec. 61.051. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 61.052. NOTICE AND APPEARANCE
Sec. 61.053. ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSON
Sec. 61.054. COMPENSATION OF APPOINTED ATTORNEY
Sec. 61.055. CONDUCT OF ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Sec. 61.056. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF INABILITY TO PAY
Sec. 61.057. PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT
SUBCHAPTER C. RIGHTS OF PARENTS
Sec. 61.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 61.102. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 61.103. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CHILD
Sec. 61.104. PARENTAL WRITTEN STATEMENT
Sec. 61.105. PARENTAL ORAL STATEMENT
Sec. 61.106. APPEAL OR COLLATERAL CHALLENGE
Sec. 61.107. LIABILITY
TITLE 3A. TRUANCY COURT PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 65.
TRUANCY COURT PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 65.001. SCOPE AND PURPOSE
Sec. 65.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 65.003. TRUANT CONDUCT
Sec. 65.004. TRUANCY COURTS; JURISDICTION
Sec. 65.005. COURT SESSIONS
Sec. 65.006. VENUE
Sec. 65.007. RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
Sec. 65.008. WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Sec. 65.009. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION
Sec. 65.010. BURDEN OF PROOF
Sec. 65.011. APPLICABLE STATUTES REGARDING DISCOVERY
Sec. 65.012. PROCEDURAL RULES
Sec. 65.013. INTERPRETERS
Sec. 65.014. SIGNATURES
Sec. 65.015. PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT HEARINGS
Sec. 65.016. RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 65.017. JUVENILE CASE MANAGERS
SUBCHAPTER B. INITIAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 65.051. INITIAL REFERRAL TO TRUANCY COURT
Sec. 65.052. TRUANT CONDUCT PROSECUTOR
Sec. 65.053. REVIEW BY PROSECUTOR
Sec. 65.054. STATE'S PETITION
Sec. 65.055. LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 65.056. HEARING DATE
Sec. 65.057. SUMMONS
Sec. 65.058. SERVICE OF SUMMONS
Sec. 65.059. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY
Sec. 65.060. CHILD'S ANSWER
Sec. 65.061. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 65.062. ATTENDANCE AT HEARING
Sec. 65.063. RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT
Sec. 65.064. SUBPOENA OF WITNESS
Sec. 65.065. CHILD ALLEGED TO BE MENTALLY ILL
SUBCHAPTER C. ADJUDICATION HEARING AND REMEDIES
Sec. 65.101. ADJUDICATION HEARING; JUDGMENT
Sec. 65.102. REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Sec. 65.103. REMEDIAL ORDER
Sec. 65.104. MAXIMUM TIME REMEDIAL ORDER IS EFFECTIVE
Sec. 65.105. ORDERS AFFECTING PARENTS AND OTHERS
Sec. 65.106. LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sec. 65.107. COURT COST
Sec. 65.108. HEARING TO MODIFY REMEDY
Sec. 65.109. MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
SUBCHAPTER D. APPEAL
Sec. 65.151. RIGHT TO APPEAL
Sec. 65.152. GOVERNING LAW
Sec. 65.153. COUNSEL ON APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER E. RECORDS
Sec. 65.201. SEALING OF RECORDS
Sec. 65.202. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
Sec. 65.203. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER F. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
Sec. 65.251. FAILURE TO OBEY TRUANCY COURT ORDER; CHILD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT
Sec. 65.252. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT
Sec. 65.253. PARENT OR OTHER PERSON IN CONTEMPT OF COURT
Sec. 65.254. WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
Sec. 65.255. ENTRY OF TRUANCY COURT ORDER AGAINST PARENT OR OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSON
Sec. 65.256. APPEAL
Sec. 65.257. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 65.258. NOTICE AND APPEARANCE
Sec. 65.259. CONDUCT OF ENFORCEMENT HEARING
TITLE 4. PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 71.
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 71.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 71.002. COURT
Sec. 71.0021. DATING VIOLENCE
Sec. 71.003. FAMILY
Sec. 71.004. FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 71.005. HOUSEHOLD
Sec. 71.006. MEMBER OF A HOUSEHOLD
Sec. 71.007. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE B. PROTECTIVE ORDERS
CHAPTER 81.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 81.001. ENTITLEMENT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 81.0015. PRESUMPTION
Sec. 81.002. NO FEE FOR APPLICANT
Sec. 81.003. FEES AND COSTS PAID BY PARTY FOUND TO HAVE COMMITTED FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 81.004. CONTEMPT FOR NONPAYMENT OF FEE
Sec. 81.005. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 81.006. PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 81.007. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Sec. 81.0075. REPRESENTATION BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
Sec. 81.008. RELIEF CUMULATIVE
Sec. 81.009. APPEAL
Sec. 81.010. COURT ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 81.011. USE OF DIGITIZED SIGNATURE
Sec. 81.012. CONFLICT WITH CERTAIN OTHER ORDERS
CHAPTER 82.
APPLYING FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 82.001. APPLICATION
Sec. 82.002. WHO MAY FILE APPLICATION
Sec. 82.003. VENUE
Sec. 82.004. FORM AND CONTENT OF APPLICATION
Sec. 82.004. FORM AND CONTENT OF APPLICATION
Sec. 82.005. APPLICATION FILED DURING SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 82.006. APPLICATION FILED AFTER DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 82.007. APPLICATION FILED FOR CHILD SUBJECT TO CONTINUING JURISDICTION
Sec. 82.008. APPLICATION FILED AFTER EXPIRATION OF FORMER PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 82.0085. APPLICATION FILED BEFORE EXPIRATION OF PREVIOUSLY RENDERED PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 82.009. APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER
Sec. 82.010. CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION
Sec. 82.011. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. PLEADINGS BY RESPONDENT
Sec. 82.021. ANSWER
Sec. 82.022. REQUEST BY RESPONDENT FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
SUBCHAPTER C. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 82.041. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 82.042. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 82.043. SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CHAPTER 83.
TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDERS
Sec. 83.001. REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER
Sec. 83.002. DURATION OF ORDER; EXTENSION
Sec. 83.0025. ENFORCEMENT OF TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER
Sec. 83.003. BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 83.004. MOTION TO VACATE
Sec. 83.006. EXCLUSION OF PARTY FROM RESIDENCE
Sec. 83.007. STANDARD TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER FORM
CHAPTER 84.
HEARING
Sec. 84.001. TIME SET FOR HEARING
Sec. 84.002. EXTENDED TIME FOR HEARING IN DISTRICT COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 84.003. HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR FAILURE OF SERVICE
Sec. 84.004. HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR INSUFFICIENT NOTICE
Sec. 84.005. LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE
Sec. 84.006. HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 85.
ISSUANCE OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
SUBCHAPTER A. FINDINGS AND ORDERS
Sec. 85.001. REQUIRED FINDINGS AND ORDERS
Sec. 85.002. EXCEPTION FOR VIOLATION OF EXPIRED PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 85.003. SEPARATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS REQUIRED
Sec. 85.004. PROTECTIVE ORDER IN SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 85.005. AGREED ORDER
Sec. 85.006. DEFAULT ORDER
Sec. 85.007. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
Sec. 85.009. ORDER VALID UNTIL SUPERSEDED
SUBCHAPTER B. CONTENTS OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 85.021. REQUIREMENTS OF ORDER APPLYING TO ANY PARTY
Sec. 85.022. REQUIREMENTS OF ORDER APPLYING TO PERSON WHO COMMITTED FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 85.0221. STANDARD PROTECTIVE ORDER FORM
Sec. 85.0225. SEPARATION OF WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE ACCOUNT
Sec. 85.023. EFFECT ON PROPERTY RIGHTS
Sec. 85.024. ENFORCEMENT OF COUNSELING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 85.025. DURATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 85.026. WARNING ON PROTECTIVE ORDER
SUBCHAPTER C. DELIVERY OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 85.041. DELIVERY TO RESPONDENT
Sec. 85.042. DELIVERY OF ORDER TO OTHER PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER D. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROTECTIVE ORDER AND SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 85.061. DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION PROHIBITED; SUBSEQUENTLY FILED SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 85.062. APPLICATION FILED WHILE SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP PENDING
Sec. 85.063. APPLICATION FILED AFTER FINAL ORDER RENDERED IN SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 85.064. TRANSFER OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 85.065. EFFECT OF TRANSFER
CHAPTER 86.
LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 86.001. ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Sec. 86.0011. DUTY TO ENTER INFORMATION INTO STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 86.002. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO FIREARMS DEALERS
Sec. 86.003. COURT ORDER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE UNDER TEMPORARY ORDER
Sec. 86.004. COURT ORDER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE UNDER FINAL ORDER
Sec. 86.005. PROTECTIVE ORDER FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 87.
MODIFICATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 87.001. MODIFICATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 87.002. MODIFICATION MAY NOT EXTEND DURATION OF ORDER
Sec. 87.003. NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO MODIFY
Sec. 87.004. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER
CHAPTER 88.
UNIFORM INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS ACT
Sec. 88.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 88.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 88.003. JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER
Sec. 88.004. NONJUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER
Sec. 88.005. REGISTRATION OF ORDER
Sec. 88.006. IMMUNITY
Sec. 88.007. OTHER REMEDIES
Sec. 88.008. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
SUBTITLE C. FAMILY VIOLENCE REPORTING AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 91.
REPORTING FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 91.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 91.002. REPORTING BY WITNESSES ENCOURAGED
Sec. 91.003. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Sec. 91.004. APPLICATION OF SUBTITLE
CHAPTER 92.
IMMUNITY
Sec. 92.001. IMMUNITY
CHAPTER 93.
CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 93.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 93.002. CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 93.003. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 93.004. EXCEPTIONS
TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 101.
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101.0010. ACKNOWLEDGED FATHER
Sec. 101.0011. ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 101.0015. ALLEGED FATHER
Sec. 101.0017. AMICUS ATTORNEY
Sec. 101.0018. ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 101.003. CHILD OR MINOR; ADULT
Sec. 101.004. CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
Sec. 101.005. CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW OFFICER
Sec. 101.006. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 101.007. CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE
Sec. 101.008. COURT
Sec. 101.009. DANGER TO PHYSICAL HEALTH OR SAFETY OF CHILD
Sec. 101.0094. DENTAL INSURANCE
Sec. 101.0095. DENTAL SUPPORT
Sec. 101.0096. DIGITIZED SIGNATURE
Sec. 101.010. DISPOSABLE EARNINGS
Sec. 101.011. EARNINGS
Sec. 101.012. EMPLOYER
Sec. 101.0125. FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 101.013. FILED
Sec. 101.0133. FOSTER CARE
Sec. 101.0134. FOSTER CHILD
Sec. 101.014. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 101.0145. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 101.015. HEALTH INSURANCE
Sec. 101.016. JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 101.0161. JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 101.017. LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY
Sec. 101.018. LOCAL REGISTRY
Sec. 101.019. MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 101.020. MEDICAL SUPPORT
Sec. 101.0201. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 101.021. OBLIGEE
Sec. 101.022. OBLIGOR
Sec. 101.023. ORDER
Sec. 101.024. PARENT
Sec. 101.025. PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 101.0255. RECORD
Sec. 101.026. RENDER
Sec. 101.027. PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE
Sec. 101.028. SCHOOL
Sec. 101.029. STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER
Sec. 101.030. STATE
Sec. 101.0301. STATE CASE REGISTRY
Sec. 101.0302. STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Sec. 101.031. SUIT
Sec. 101.032. SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 101.033. TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 101.034. TITLE IV-D CASE
Sec. 101.035. TRIBUNAL
Sec. 101.036. VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
CHAPTER 102.
FILING SUIT
Sec. 102.001. SUIT AUTHORIZED; SCOPE OF SUIT
Sec. 102.002. COMMENCEMENT OF SUIT
Sec. 102.003. GENERAL STANDING TO FILE SUIT
Sec. 102.0031. REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR STANDING OF NONPARENT
Sec. 102.0035. STATEMENT TO CONFER STANDING
Sec. 102.004. STANDING FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES AND OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 102.0045. STANDING FOR SIBLING
Sec. 102.005. STANDING TO REQUEST TERMINATION AND ADOPTION
Sec. 102.006. LIMITATIONS ON STANDING
Sec. 102.007. STANDING OF TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 102.008. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 102.0086. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PLEADINGS
Sec. 102.009. SERVICE OF CITATION
Sec. 102.0091. WAIVER OF CITATION
Sec. 102.010. SERVICE OF CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 102.011. ACQUIRING JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT
Sec. 102.012. EXERCISING PARTIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 102.013. DOCKETING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 102.014. USE OF DIGITIZED SIGNATURE
CHAPTER 103.
VENUE AND TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 103.001. VENUE FOR ORIGINAL SUIT
Sec. 103.002. TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PROCEEDINGS WITHIN STATE
Sec. 103.003. TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL SUIT WITHIN STATE WHEN PARTY OR CHILD RESIDES OUTSIDE STATE
CHAPTER 104.
EVIDENCE
Sec. 104.001. RULES OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 104.002. PRERECORDED STATEMENT OF CHILD
Sec. 104.003. PRERECORDED VIDEOTAPED TESTIMONY OF CHILD
Sec. 104.004. REMOTE TELEVISED BROADCAST OF TESTIMONY OF CHILD
Sec. 104.005. SUBSTITUTION FOR IN-COURT TESTIMONY OF CHILD
Sec. 104.006. HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIM
Sec. 104.007. VIDEO TESTIMONY OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS
Sec. 104.008. CERTAIN TESTIMONY PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 105.
SETTINGS, HEARINGS, AND ORDERS
Sec. 105.001. TEMPORARY ORDERS BEFORE FINAL ORDER
Sec. 105.0011. INFORMATION REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 105.002. JURY
Sec. 105.003. PROCEDURE FOR CONTESTED HEARING
Sec. 105.004. PREFERENTIAL SETTING
Sec. 105.005. FINDINGS
Sec. 105.006. CONTENTS OF FINAL ORDER
Sec. 105.007. COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER REQUIRING NOTICE OF CHANGE OF REQUIRED INFORMATION
Sec. 105.008. RECORD OF SUPPORT ORDER FOR STATE CASE REGISTRY
Sec. 105.009. PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILIZATION COURSE
CHAPTER 106.
COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 106.001. COSTS
Sec. 106.002. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
CHAPTER 107.
SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION IN SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 107.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 107.002. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR CHILD
Sec. 107.003. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD
Sec. 107.004. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD
Sec. 107.0042. REPORT ON PERCENTAGE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE TIME AS ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 107.0045. DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 107.006. ACCESS TO CHILD AND INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILD
Sec. 107.007. ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT AND TESTIMONY
Sec. 107.008. SUBSTITUTED JUDGMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR CHILD
Sec. 107.009. IMMUNITY
Sec. 107.010. DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON
SUBCHAPTER B. APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN SUITS
Sec. 107.011. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 107.012. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD
Sec. 107.0125. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY IN DUAL ROLE
Sec. 107.013. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR PARENT
Sec. 107.0131. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR PARENT
Sec. 107.0132. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR ALLEGED FATHER
Sec. 107.0133. DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR PARENT OR ALLEGED FATHER
Sec. 107.014. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CERTAIN PARENTS
Sec. 107.0141. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CERTAIN PARENTS
Sec. 107.015. ATTORNEY FEES
Sec. 107.016. CONTINUED REPRESENTATION; DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 107.0161. AD LITEM APPOINTMENTS FOR CHILD COMMITTED TO TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 107.017. APPOINTMENT OF AMICUS ATTORNEY PROHIBITED
Sec. 107.021. DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 107.022. CERTAIN PROHIBITED APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 107.023. FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES IN SUITS OTHER THAN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 107.024. APPOINTMENT OF AMICUS ATTORNEY
Sec. 107.0245. AMICUS ATTORNEY; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 107.025. EXCEPTION TO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO SERVE AS AMICUS ATTORNEY IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 107.0255. AMICUS ATTORNEY; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BIAS
Sec. 107.026. AMICUS ATTORNEY STANDARD OF CARE
Sec. 107.0265. POWERS AND DUTIES OF AMICUS ATTORNEY
Sec. 107.027. LIMITATIONS ON AMICUS ATTORNEY POWERS
Sec. 107.0275. REMOVAL OF AMICUS ATTORNEY
SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES
Sec. 107.031. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES
SUBCHAPTER D. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION
Sec. 107.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 107.102. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 107.1025. EFFECT OF MENTAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 107.103. ORDER FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION
Sec. 107.104. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 107.105. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION: SPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIRED
Sec. 107.106. EXCEPTION TO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION
Sec. 107.107. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BIAS
Sec. 107.108. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONDUCT OF CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION AND PREPARATION OF REPORT
Sec. 107.109. ELEMENTS OF CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION
Sec. 107.110. PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
Sec. 107.1101. EFFECT OF POTENTIALLY UNDIAGNOSED SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
Sec. 107.111. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS OF DEPARTMENT; OFFENSE
Sec. 107.1111. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR ACCESS TO OTHER RECORDS
Sec. 107.112. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDKEEPING OF CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR
Sec. 107.113. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 107.114. INTRODUCTION AND PROVISION OF CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION REPORT
Sec. 107.115. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION FEE
SUBCHAPTER E. ADOPTION EVALUATION
Sec. 107.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 107.152. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 107.153. ORDER FOR ADOPTION EVALUATION
Sec. 107.154. ADOPTION EVALUATOR: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 107.155. EXCEPTION TO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT ADOPTION EVALUATION
Sec. 107.156. ADOPTION EVALUATOR: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BIAS
Sec. 107.157. REPORTING CERTAIN PLACEMENTS FOR ADOPTION
Sec. 107.158. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONDUCT OF ADOPTION EVALUATOR AND PREPARATION OF REPORTS
Sec. 107.159. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-PLACEMENT PORTION OF ADOPTION EVALUATION AND REPORT
Sec. 107.160. REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-PLACEMENT PORTION OF ADOPTION EVALUATION AND REPORT
Sec. 107.161. INTRODUCTION AND PROVISION OF ADOPTION EVALUATION REPORT AND TESTIMONY RELATING TO ADOPTION EVALUATION
Sec. 107.162. ADOPTION EVALUATION FEE
Sec. 107.163. ADOPTION EVALUATOR ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS OF DEPARTMENT; OFFENSE
SUBCHAPTER F. EVALUATIONS IN CONTESTED ADOPTIONS
Sec. 107.201. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 107.202. ASSIGNMENT OF EVALUATIONS IN CONTESTED ADOPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER G. OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION AND OFFICE OF PARENT REPRESENTATION
Sec. 107.251. DEFINITION
Sec. 107.252. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 107.253. NONPROFIT FUNDING
Sec. 107.254. OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION
Sec. 107.255. OFFICE OF PARENT REPRESENTATION
Sec. 107.256. CREATION OF OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION OR OFFICE OF PARENT REPRESENTATION
Sec. 107.257. NONPROFIT AS OFFICE
Sec. 107.258. PLAN OF OPERATION FOR OFFICE
Sec. 107.259. OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sec. 107.260. APPOINTMENTS IN COUNTY IN WHICH OFFICE CREATED
Sec. 107.261. FUNDING OF OFFICE
Sec. 107.262. OVERSIGHT BOARD
SUBCHAPTER H. MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF CERTAIN CHILDREN AND PARENTS
Sec. 107.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 107.302. MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM
Sec. 107.303. CREATION OF MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM
Sec. 107.304. PLAN FOR PROGRAM REQUIRED
Sec. 107.305. PROGRAM DIRECTOR; PERSONNEL
Sec. 107.306. REVIEW COMMITTEE
Sec. 107.307. APPOINTMENT FROM PROGRAM'S PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LIST
Sec. 107.308. FUNDING OF PROGRAM
CHAPTER 108.
CENTRAL RECORD FILE; VITAL STATISTICS
Sec. 108.001. TRANSMITTAL OF RECORDS OF SUIT BY CLERK
Sec. 108.002. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE RECORDS MAINTAINED BY CLERK
Sec. 108.003. TRANSMITTAL OF INFORMATION REGARDING ADOPTION
Sec. 108.004. TRANSMITTAL OF FILES ON LOSS OF JURISDICTION
Sec. 108.005. ADOPTION RECORDS RECEIVED BY VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
Sec. 108.006. FEES
Sec. 108.007. MICROFILM
Sec. 108.008. FILING INFORMATION AFTER DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY
Sec. 108.009. BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Sec. 108.110. RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
CHAPTER 109.
APPEALS
Sec. 109.001. TEMPORARY ORDERS DURING PENDENCY OF APPEAL
Sec. 109.002. APPELLATE REVIEW
Sec. 109.003. PAYMENT FOR COURT REPORTER'S RECORD
CHAPTER 110.
COURT FEES
Sec. 110.001. GENERAL RULE
Sec. 110.002. FILING FEES AND DEPOSITS
Sec. 110.003. NO SEPARATE OR ADDITIONAL FILING FEE
Sec. 110.004. FEE FOR ISSUING AND DELIVERING WITHHOLDING ORDER OR WRIT
Sec. 110.005. TRANSFER FEE
Sec. 110.006. DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE OPERATIONS FEES AND CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEES
CHAPTER 111.
GUIDELINES FOR POSSESSION AND CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 111.001. REVIEW OF GUIDELINES
Sec. 111.002. GUIDELINES SUPERSEDE COURT RULES
Sec. 111.003. POSTING GUIDELINES
SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
CHAPTER 151.
RIGHTS AND DUTIES IN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 151.001. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT
Sec. 151.002. RIGHTS OF A LIVING CHILD AFTER AN ABORTION OR PREMATURE BIRTH; CIVIL PENALTY; CRIMINAL OFFENSE
Sec. 151.003. LIMITATION ON STATE AGENCY ACTION
CHAPTER 152.
UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 152.001. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 152.002. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 152.101. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 152.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 152.103. PROCEEDINGS GOVERNED BY OTHER LAW
Sec. 152.104. APPLICATION TO INDIAN TRIBES
Sec. 152.105. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 152.106. EFFECT OF CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION
Sec. 152.107. PRIORITY
Sec. 152.108. NOTICE TO PERSONS OUTSIDE STATE
Sec. 152.109. APPEARANCE AND LIMITED IMMUNITY
Sec. 152.110. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN COURTS
Sec. 152.111. TAKING TESTIMONY IN ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 152.112. COOPERATION BETWEEN COURTS; PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER C. JURISDICTION
Sec. 152.201. INITIAL CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION
Sec. 152.202. EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING JURISDICTION
Sec. 152.203. JURISDICTION TO MODIFY DETERMINATION
Sec. 152.204. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY JURISDICTION
Sec. 152.205. NOTICE; OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; JOINDER
Sec. 152.206. SIMULTANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 152.207. INCONVENIENT FORUM
Sec. 152.208. JURISDICTION DECLINED BY REASON OF CONDUCT
Sec. 152.209. INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO COURT
Sec. 152.210. APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CHILD
SUBCHAPTER D. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 152.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 152.302. ENFORCEMENT UNDER HAGUE CONVENTION
Sec. 152.303. DUTY TO ENFORCE
Sec. 152.304. TEMPORARY VISITATION
Sec. 152.305. REGISTRATION OF CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION
Sec. 152.306. ENFORCEMENT OF REGISTERED DETERMINATION
Sec. 152.307. SIMULTANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 152.308. EXPEDITED ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION
Sec. 152.309. SERVICE OF PETITION AND ORDER
Sec. 152.310. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 152.311. WARRANT TO TAKE PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF CHILD
Sec. 152.312. FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 152.313. RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 152.314. ACCELERATED APPEALS
Sec. 152.315. ROLE OF PROSECUTOR OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL
Sec. 152.316. ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 152.317. COSTS AND EXPENSES
CHAPTER 153.
CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION, AND ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 153.001. PUBLIC POLICY
Sec. 153.002. BEST INTEREST OF CHILD; REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN SUIT BETWEEN PARENT AND NONPARENT
Sec. 153.003. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX OR MARITAL STATUS
Sec. 153.004. HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ABUSE
Sec. 153.005. APPOINTMENT OF SOLE OR JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.006. APPOINTMENT OF POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.007. AGREED PARENTING PLAN
Sec. 153.0071. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 153.00715. DETERMINATION OF VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTRACT CONTAINING AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE
Sec. 153.009. INTERVIEW OF CHILD IN CHAMBERS
Sec. 153.010. ORDER FOR FAMILY COUNSELING
Sec. 153.011. SECURITY BOND
Sec. 153.012. RIGHT TO PRIVACY; DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION IN RECORDS
Sec. 153.013. FALSE REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE
Sec. 153.014. VISITATION CENTERS AND VISITATION EXCHANGE FACILITIES
Sec. 153.015. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WITH CHILD BY CONSERVATOR
SUBCHAPTER B. PARENT APPOINTED AS CONSERVATOR: IN GENERAL
Sec. 153.071. COURT TO SPECIFY RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT APPOINTED A CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.072. WRITTEN FINDING REQUIRED TO LIMIT PARENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Sec. 153.073. RIGHTS OF PARENT AT ALL TIMES
Sec. 153.074. RIGHTS AND DUTIES DURING PERIOD OF POSSESSION
Sec. 153.075. DUTIES OF PARENT NOT APPOINTED CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.076. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER C. PARENT APPOINTED AS SOLE OR JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.131. PRESUMPTION THAT PARENT TO BE APPOINTED MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.132. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT APPOINTED SOLE MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.133. PARENTING PLAN FOR JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 153.134. COURT-ORDERED JOINT CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 153.135. EQUAL POSSESSION NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 153.138. CHILD SUPPORT ORDER AFFECTING JOINT CONSERVATORS
SUBCHAPTER D. PARENT APPOINTED AS POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.191. PRESUMPTION THAT PARENT TO BE APPOINTED POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.192. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT APPOINTED POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.193. MINIMAL RESTRICTION ON PARENT'S POSSESSION OR ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER E. GUIDELINES FOR THE POSSESSION OF A CHILD BY A PARENT NAMED AS POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.251. POLICY AND GENERAL APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES
Sec. 153.252. REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION
Sec. 153.253. STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER INAPPROPRIATE OR UNWORKABLE
Sec. 153.254. CHILD LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF AGE
Sec. 153.255. AGREEMENT
Sec. 153.256. FACTORS FOR COURT TO CONSIDER
Sec. 153.257. MEANS OF TRAVEL
Sec. 153.258. REQUEST FOR FINDINGS WHEN ORDER VARIES FROM STANDARD ORDER
SUBCHAPTER F. STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER
Sec. 153.3101. REFERENCE TO "SCHOOL" IN STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER
Sec. 153.311. MUTUAL AGREEMENT OR SPECIFIED TERMS FOR POSSESSION
Sec. 153.312. PARENTS WHO RESIDE 100 MILES OR LESS APART
Sec. 153.313. PARENTS WHO RESIDE OVER 100 MILES APART
Sec. 153.314. HOLIDAY POSSESSION UNAFFECTED BY DISTANCE PARENTS RESIDE APART
Sec. 153.315. WEEKEND POSSESSION EXTENDED BY HOLIDAY
Sec. 153.316. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sec. 153.317. ALTERNATIVE BEGINNING AND ENDING POSSESSION TIMES
Sec. 153.3171. BEGINNING AND ENDING POSSESSION TIMES FOR PARENTS WHO RESIDE 50 MILES OR LESS APART
SUBCHAPTER G. APPOINTMENT OF NONPARENT AS CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.371. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NONPARENT APPOINTED AS SOLE MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.372. NONPARENT APPOINTED AS JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.3721. ACCESS TO CERTAIN RECORDS BY NONPARENT JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.373. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF POSSESSION REBUTS PARENTAL PRESUMPTION
Sec. 153.374. DESIGNATION OF MANAGING CONSERVATOR IN AFFIDAVIT OF RELINQUISHMENT
Sec. 153.375. ANNUAL REPORT BY NONPARENT MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.376. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NONPARENT POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.377. ACCESS TO CHILD'S RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER H. RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENT, AUNT, OR UNCLE
Sec. 153.431. APPOINTMENT OF GRANDPARENT, AUNT, OR UNCLE AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 153.432. SUIT FOR POSSESSION OR ACCESS BY GRANDPARENT
Sec. 153.433. POSSESSION OF OR ACCESS TO GRANDCHILD
Sec. 153.434. LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO REQUEST POSSESSION OR ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER I. PREVENTION OF INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION
Sec. 153.501. NECESSITY OF MEASURES TO PREVENT INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION
Sec. 153.502. ABDUCTION RISK FACTORS
Sec. 153.503. ABDUCTION PREVENTION MEASURES
SUBCHAPTER J. RIGHTS OF SIBLINGS
Sec. 153.551. SUIT FOR ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER K. PARENTING PLAN, PARENTING COORDINATOR, AND PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.601. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 153.602. PARENTING PLAN NOT REQUIRED IN TEMPORARY ORDER
Sec. 153.603. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTING PLAN IN FINAL ORDER
Sec. 153.6031. EXCEPTION TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS REQUIREMENT
Sec. 153.605. APPOINTMENT OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6051. APPOINTMENT OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.606. DUTIES OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6061. DUTIES OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.607. PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH; REMOVAL OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6071. PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH; REMOVAL OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.608. REPORT OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6081. REPORT OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.6082. REPORT OF JOINT PROPOSAL OR STATEMENT OF INTENT; AGREEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 153.6083. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDKEEPING OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.609. COMPENSATION OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6091. COMPENSATION OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.610. QUALIFICATIONS OF PARENTING COORDINATOR
Sec. 153.6101. QUALIFICATIONS OF PARENTING FACILITATOR
Sec. 153.6102. PARENTING FACILITATOR; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BIAS
Sec. 153.611. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN TITLE IV-D PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER L. MILITARY DUTY
Sec. 153.701. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 153.702. TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 153.703. APPOINTING DESIGNATED PERSON FOR CONSERVATOR WITH EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DESIGNATE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CHILD
Sec. 153.704. APPOINTING DESIGNATED PERSON TO EXERCISE VISITATION FOR CONSERVATOR WITH EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DESIGNATE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CHILD IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 153.705. APPOINTING DESIGNATED PERSON TO EXERCISE VISITATION FOR CONSERVATOR WITHOUT EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DESIGNATE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CHILD
Sec. 153.707. EXPEDITED HEARING
Sec. 153.708. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 153.709. ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF POSSESSION OR ACCESS
CHAPTER 154.
CHILD SUPPORT
SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 154.001. SUPPORT OF CHILD
Sec. 154.002. CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Sec. 154.003. MANNER OF PAYMENT
Sec. 154.004. PLACE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 154.005. PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION BY TRUST
Sec. 154.006. TERMINATION OF DUTY OF SUPPORT
Sec. 154.007. ORDER TO WITHHOLD CHILD SUPPORT FROM INCOME
Sec. 154.008. PROVISION FOR MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT
Sec. 154.009. RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 154.010. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MARITAL STATUS OF PARENTS OR SEX
Sec. 154.011. SUPPORT NOT CONDITIONED ON POSSESSION OR ACCESS
Sec. 154.012. SUPPORT PAID IN EXCESS OF SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 154.013. CONTINUATION OF DUTY TO PAY SUPPORT AFTER DEATH OF OBLIGEE
Sec. 154.014. PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF COURT-ORDERED AMOUNT
Sec. 154.015. ACCELERATION OF UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION
Sec. 154.016. PROVISION OF SUPPORT IN EVENT OF DEATH OF PARENT
Sec. 154.017. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES-RELATED ORDERS FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED OBLIGORS
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPUTING NET RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 154.061. COMPUTING NET MONTHLY INCOME
Sec. 154.062. NET RESOURCES
Sec. 154.063. PARTY TO FURNISH INFORMATION
Sec. 154.064. MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILD PRESUMPTIVELY PROVIDED BY OBLIGOR
Sec. 154.065. SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME
Sec. 154.0655. IMPUTATION OF INCOME
Sec. 154.066. INTENTIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT
Sec. 154.067. DEEMED INCOME
Sec. 154.068. WAGE AND SALARY PRESUMPTION
Sec. 154.069. NET RESOURCES OF SPOUSE
Sec. 154.070. CHILD SUPPORT RECEIVED BY OBLIGOR
SUBCHAPTER C. CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
Sec. 154.121. GUIDELINES FOR THE SUPPORT OF A CHILD
Sec. 154.122. APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES REBUTTABLY PRESUMED IN BEST INTEREST OF CHILD
Sec. 154.123. ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR COURT TO CONSIDER
Sec. 154.124. AGREEMENT CONCERNING SUPPORT
Sec. 154.125. APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO NET RESOURCES
Sec. 154.126. APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO ADDITIONAL NET RESOURCES
Sec. 154.127. PARTIAL TERMINATION OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION
Sec. 154.128. COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD
Sec. 154.129. ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD
Sec. 154.130. FINDINGS IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 154.131. RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 154.132. APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO CHILDREN OF CERTAIN DISABLED OBLIGORS
Sec. 154.133. APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO CHILDREN OF OBLIGORS RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER D. MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILD
Sec. 154.181. MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 154.1815. DENTAL SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 154.182. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR CHILD
Sec. 154.1825. DENTAL CARE COVERAGE FOR CHILD
Sec. 154.1826. HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN IN TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 154.1827. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 154.183. MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPORT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DUTY OF OBLIGOR
Sec. 154.184. EFFECT OF ORDER
Sec. 154.185. PARENT TO FURNISH INFORMATION
Sec. 154.186. NOTICE TO EMPLOYER CONCERNING MEDICAL SUPPORT OR DENTAL SUPPORT
Sec. 154.187. DUTIES OF EMPLOYER
Sec. 154.188. FAILURE TO PROVIDE OR PAY FOR REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE OR DENTAL INSURANCE
Sec. 154.189. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OR LAPSE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 154.190. REENROLLING CHILD FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 154.191. REMEDY NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 154.192. CANCELLATION OR ELIMINATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD
Sec. 154.193. MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER OR DENTAL SUPPORT ORDER NOT QUALIFIED
SUBCHAPTER E. LOCAL CHILD SUPPORT REGISTRY
Sec. 154.241. LOCAL REGISTRY
Sec. 154.242. PAYMENT OR TRANSFER OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
Sec. 154.243. PRODUCTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT RECORD
SUBCHAPTER F. SUPPORT FOR A MINOR OR ADULT DISABLED CHILD
Sec. 154.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 154.302. COURT-ORDERED SUPPORT FOR DISABLED CHILD
Sec. 154.303. STANDING TO SUE
Sec. 154.304. GENERAL PROCEDURE
Sec. 154.305. SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
Sec. 154.306. AMOUNT OF SUPPORT AFTER AGE 18
Sec. 154.307. MODIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 154.308. REMEDY NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 154.309. POSSESSION OF OR ACCESS TO ADULT DISABLED CHILD
CHAPTER 155.
CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; TRANSFER
SUBCHAPTER A. CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.001. ACQUIRING CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.002. RETAINING CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.003. EXERCISE OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.004. LOSS OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.005. JURISDICTION PENDING TRANSFER
SUBCHAPTER B. IDENTIFICATION OF COURT OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.101. REQUEST FOR IDENTIFICATION OF COURT OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.102. DISMISSAL
Sec. 155.103. RELIANCE ON VITAL STATISTICS UNIT INFORMATION
Sec. 155.104. VOIDABLE ORDER
SUBCHAPTER C. TRANSFER OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 155.201. MANDATORY TRANSFER
Sec. 155.202. DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER
Sec. 155.203. DETERMINING COUNTY OF CHILD'S RESIDENCE
Sec. 155.204. PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFER
Sec. 155.205. TRANSFER OF CHILD SUPPORT REGISTRY
Sec. 155.206. EFFECT OF TRANSFER
Sec. 155.207. TRANSFER OF COURT FILES
SUBCHAPTER D. TRANSFER OF PROCEEDINGS WITHIN THE STATE WHEN PARTY OR CHILD RESIDES OUTSIDE THE STATE
Sec. 155.301. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER
CHAPTER 156.
MODIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 156.001. ORDERS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
Sec. 156.002. WHO CAN FILE
Sec. 156.003. NOTICE
Sec. 156.004. PROCEDURE
Sec. 156.005. FRIVOLOUS FILING OF SUIT FOR MODIFICATION
Sec. 156.006. TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 156.007. CERTAIN FILINGS NOT ADMISSIONS
Sec. 156.008. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN SUIT FOR MODIFICATION BETWEEN PARENT AND NONPARENT
SUBCHAPTER B. MODIFICATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION AND ACCESS, OR DETERMINATION OF RESIDENCE
Sec. 156.101. GROUNDS FOR MODIFICATION OF ORDER ESTABLISHING CONSERVATORSHIP OR POSSESSION AND ACCESS
Sec. 156.102. MODIFICATION OF EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DETERMINE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CHILD WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ORDER
Sec. 156.103. INCREASED EXPENSES BECAUSE OF CHANGE OF RESIDENCE
Sec. 156.104. MODIFICATION OF ORDER ON CONVICTION FOR CHILD ABUSE; PENALTY
Sec. 156.1045. MODIFICATION OF ORDER ON CONVICTION FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 156.105. MODIFICATION OF ORDER BASED ON MILITARY DUTY
Sec. 156.106. MODIFICATION OF ORDER BASED ON DEATH OF CONSERVATOR
Sec. 156.107. MODIFICATION OF ORDER ON FINDING OF CONTEMPT FOR DENIAL OF POSSESSION AND ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER E. MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 156.401. GROUNDS FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 156.402. EFFECT OF GUIDELINES
Sec. 156.403. VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Sec. 156.404. NET RESOURCES OF NEW SPOUSE
Sec. 156.405. CHANGE IN LIFESTYLE
Sec. 156.406. USE OF GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD
Sec. 156.407. ASSIGNMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT RIGHT
Sec. 156.408. MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER RENDERED BY ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 156.409. CHANGE IN PHYSICAL POSSESSION
CHAPTER 157.
ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. PLEADINGS AND DEFENSES
Sec. 157.001. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 157.002. CONTENTS OF MOTION
Sec. 157.003. JOINDER OF CLAIMS AND REMEDIES; NO ELECTION OF REMEDIES
Sec. 157.004. TIME LIMITATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF POSSESSION
Sec. 157.005. TIME LIMITATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 157.006. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 157.007. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF POSSESSION OR ACCESS
Sec. 157.008. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 157.009. CREDIT FOR PAYMENT OF DISABILITY BENEFITS
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEDURE
Sec. 157.061. SETTING HEARING
Sec. 157.062. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 157.063. APPEARANCE
Sec. 157.064. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Sec. 157.065. NOTICE OF HEARING, FIRST CLASS MAIL
Sec. 157.066. FAILURE TO APPEAR
SUBCHAPTER C. FAILURE TO APPEAR; BOND OR SECURITY
Sec. 157.101. BOND OR SECURITY FOR RELEASE OF RESPONDENT
Sec. 157.102. CAPIAS OR WARRANT; DUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
Sec. 157.103. CAPIAS FEES
Sec. 157.104. CONDITIONAL RELEASE
Sec. 157.105. RELEASE HEARING
Sec. 157.106. CASH BOND AS SUPPORT
Sec. 157.107. APPEARANCE BOND OR SECURITY OTHER THAN CASH BOND AS SUPPORT
Sec. 157.108. CASH BOND AS PROPERTY OF RESPONDENT
Sec. 157.109. SECURITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER
Sec. 157.110. FORFEITURE OF SECURITY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDER
Sec. 157.111. FORFEITURE NOT DEFENSE TO CONTEMPT
Sec. 157.112. JOINDER OF FORFEITURE AND CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 157.113. APPLICATION OF BOND PENDING WRIT
Sec. 157.114. FAILURE TO APPEAR
Sec. 157.115. DEFAULT JUDGMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. HEARING AND ENFORCEMENT ORDER
Sec. 157.161. RECORD
Sec. 157.162. PROOF
Sec. 157.163. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 157.164. PAYMENT OF APPOINTED ATTORNEY
Sec. 157.165. PROBATION OF CONTEMPT ORDER
Sec. 157.166. CONTENTS OF ENFORCEMENT ORDER
Sec. 157.167. RESPONDENT TO PAY ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 157.168. ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF POSSESSION OR ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER E. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.211. CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.212. TERM OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.213. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FEES
Sec. 157.214. MOTION TO REVOKE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.215. ARREST FOR ALLEGED VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.216. HEARING ON MOTION TO REVOKE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Sec. 157.217. DISCHARGE FROM COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SUBCHAPTER F. JUDGMENT AND INTEREST
Sec. 157.261. UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT AS JUDGMENT
Sec. 157.263. CONFIRMATION OF ARREARAGES
Sec. 157.264. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 157.265. ACCRUAL OF INTEREST ON CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 157.266. DATE OF DELINQUENCY
Sec. 157.267. INTEREST ENFORCED AS CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 157.268. APPLICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
Sec. 157.269. RETENTION OF JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER G. CHILD SUPPORT LIEN
Sec. 157.311. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 157.312. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 157.313. CONTENTS OF CHILD SUPPORT LIEN NOTICE
Sec. 157.314. FILING LIEN NOTICE OR ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT; NOTICE TO OBLIGOR
Sec. 157.3145. SERVICE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Sec. 157.315. RECORDING AND INDEXING LIEN
Sec. 157.316. PERFECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT LIEN
Sec. 157.317. PROPERTY TO WHICH LIEN ATTACHES
Sec. 157.3171. RELEASE OF LIEN ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY
Sec. 157.318. DURATION AND EFFECT OF CHILD SUPPORT LIEN
Sec. 157.319. EFFECT OF LIEN NOTICE
Sec. 157.320. PRIORITY OF LIEN AS TO REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 157.321. DISCRETIONARY RELEASE OF LIEN
Sec. 157.322. MANDATORY RELEASE OF LIEN
Sec. 157.323. FORECLOSURE OR SUIT TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES
Sec. 157.324. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDER OR LIEN
Sec. 157.325. RELEASE OF EXCESS FUNDS TO DEBTOR OR OBLIGOR
Sec. 157.326. INTEREST OF OBLIGOR'S SPOUSE OR ANOTHER PERSON HAVING OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Sec. 157.327. EXECUTION AND LEVY ON FINANCIAL ASSETS OF OBLIGOR
Sec. 157.3271. LEVY ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACCOUNT OF DECEASED OBLIGOR
Sec. 157.328. NOTICE OF LEVY SENT TO OBLIGOR
Sec. 157.329. NO LIABILITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NOTICE OF LEVY
Sec. 157.330. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE OF LEVY
Sec. 157.331. ADDITIONAL LEVY TO SATISFY ARREARAGES
SUBCHAPTER H. HABEAS CORPUS
Sec. 157.371. JURISDICTION
Sec. 157.372. RETURN OF CHILD
Sec. 157.373. RELATOR RELINQUISHED POSSESSION; TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 157.374. WELFARE OF CHILD
Sec. 157.375. IMMUNITY TO CIVIL PROCESS
Sec. 157.376. NO EXISTING ORDER
SUBCHAPTER I. CLARIFICATION OF ORDERS
Sec. 157.421. CLARIFYING NONSPECIFIC ORDER
Sec. 157.422. PROCEDURE
Sec. 157.423. SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE NOT ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 157.424. RELATION TO MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
Sec. 157.425. ORDER NOT RETROACTIVE
Sec. 157.426. TIME ALLOWED TO COMPLY
SUBCHAPTER J. CHILD SUPPORT QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 157.501. JURISDICTION FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 157.502. PROCEDURE
Sec. 157.503. TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 157.504. DEFECTIVE PRIOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 157.505. AMENDMENT OF QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
Sec. 157.506. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 157.507. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 157.508. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER K. LOCAL REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 157.551. CIVIL PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CHILD CUSTODY ORDER
CHAPTER 158.
WITHHOLDING FROM EARNINGS FOR CHILD SUPPORT
SUBCHAPTER A. INCOME WITHHOLDING REQUIRED; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 158.001. INCOME WITHHOLDING; GENERAL RULE
Sec. 158.002. SUSPENSION OF INCOME WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.003. WITHHOLDING FOR ARREARAGES IN ADDITION TO CURRENT SUPPORT
Sec. 158.004. WITHHOLDING FOR ARREARAGES WHEN NO CURRENT SUPPORT IS DUE
Sec. 158.005. WITHHOLDING TO SATISFY JUDGMENT FOR ARREARAGES
Sec. 158.0051. ORDER FOR WITHHOLDING FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 158.006. INCOME WITHHOLDING IN TITLE IV-D SUITS
Sec. 158.007. EXTENSION OF REPAYMENT SCHEDULE BY COURT OR TITLE IV-D AGENCY; UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
Sec. 158.008. PRIORITY OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.009. MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS
Sec. 158.010. ORDER OR WRIT BINDING ON EMPLOYER DOING BUSINESS IN STATE
Sec. 158.011. VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING BY OBLIGOR
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEDURE
Sec. 158.101. APPLICABILITY OF PROCEDURE
Sec. 158.102. TIME LIMITATIONS
Sec. 158.103. CONTENTS OF ORDER OR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.104. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF ORDER OR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.105. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF ORDER OR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.106. REQUIRED FORMS FOR INCOME WITHHOLDING
SUBCHAPTER C. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYER
Sec. 158.201. ORDER OR WRIT BINDING ON EMPLOYER
Sec. 158.202. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AND DURATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.203. REMITTING WITHHELD PAYMENTS
Sec. 158.204. EMPLOYER MAY DEDUCT FEE FROM EARNINGS
Sec. 158.205. HEARING REQUESTED BY EMPLOYER
Sec. 158.206. LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION OF EMPLOYER; WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Sec. 158.207. EMPLOYER RECEIVING MORE THAN ONE ORDER OR WRIT
Sec. 158.208. EMPLOYER MAY COMBINE AMOUNTS WITHHELD
Sec. 158.209. EMPLOYER'S PENALTY FOR DISCRIMINATORY HIRING OR DISCHARGE
Sec. 158.210. FINE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 158.211. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND OF NEW EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 158.212. IMPROPER PAYMENT
Sec. 158.213. WITHHOLDING FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Sec. 158.214. WITHHOLDING FROM SEVERANCE PAY
Sec. 158.215. WITHHOLDING FROM LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING ISSUED BY CLERK
Sec. 158.301. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING; FILING
Sec. 158.302. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.303. INTERSTATE REQUEST FOR INCOME WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.304. ADDITIONAL ARREARAGES
Sec. 158.306. DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING; TIME OF DELIVERY
Sec. 158.307. MOTION TO STAY ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.308. EFFECT OF FILING MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 158.309. HEARING ON MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 158.310. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 158.311. ARREARAGES
Sec. 158.312. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.313. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.314. CONTENTS OF WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.315. EXTENSION OF REPAYMENT SCHEDULE BY PARTY; UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
Sec. 158.316. PAYMENT OF AMOUNT TO BE WITHHELD
Sec. 158.317. FAILURE TO RECEIVE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.319. ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF JUDICIAL WRIT OF WITHHOLDING TO SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYER
SUBCHAPTER E. MODIFICATION, REDUCTION, OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.401. MODIFICATIONS TO OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING BY TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 158.402. AGREEMENT BY PARTIES REGARDING AMOUNT OR DURATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.403. MODIFICATIONS TO OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING IN VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING CASES
Sec. 158.404. DELIVERY OF ORDER OF REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.405. LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS
SUBCHAPTER F. ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.501. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.502. WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING MAY BE ISSUED
Sec. 158.503. DELIVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT TO EMPLOYER; FILING WITH COURT OR MAINTAINING RECORD
Sec. 158.504. CONTENTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.505. NOTICE TO OBLIGOR
Sec. 158.506. CONTEST BY OBLIGOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT OF WITHHOLDING
Sec. 158.507. ADMINISTRATIVE WRIT TERMINATING WITHHOLDING
CHAPTER 159.
UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS
Sec. 159.001. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 159.101. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 159.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 159.103. STATE TRIBUNAL AND SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Sec. 159.104. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 159.105. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO RESIDENT OF FOREIGN COUNTRY AND FOREIGN SUPPORT PROCEEDING
SUBCHAPTER C. JURISDICTION
Sec. 159.201. BASES FOR JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT
Sec. 159.202. DURATION OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 159.203. INITIATING AND RESPONDING TRIBUNAL OF STATE
Sec. 159.204. SIMULTANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 159.205. CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.206. CONTINUING JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.207. DETERMINATION OF CONTROLLING CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.208. CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS FOR TWO OR MORE OBLIGEES
Sec. 159.209. CREDIT FOR PAYMENTS
Sec. 159.210. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO NONRESIDENT SUBJECT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 159.211. CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO MODIFY SPOUSAL SUPPORT ORDER
SUBCHAPTER D. CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
Sec. 159.301. PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER
Sec. 159.302. PROCEEDING BY MINOR PARENT
Sec. 159.303. APPLICATION OF LAW OF STATE
Sec. 159.304. DUTIES OF INITIATING TRIBUNAL
Sec. 159.305. DUTIES AND POWERS OF RESPONDING TRIBUNAL
Sec. 159.306. INAPPROPRIATE TRIBUNAL
Sec. 159.307. DUTIES OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Sec. 159.308. DUTY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GOVERNOR
Sec. 159.309. PRIVATE COUNSEL
Sec. 159.310. DUTIES OF STATE INFORMATION AGENCY
Sec. 159.311. PLEADINGS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
Sec. 159.312. NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 159.313. FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 159.314. LIMITED IMMUNITY OF PETITIONER
Sec. 159.315. NONPARENTAGE AS DEFENSE
Sec. 159.316. SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 159.317. COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TRIBUNALS
Sec. 159.318. ASSISTANCE WITH DISCOVERY
Sec. 159.319. RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF PAYMENTS
SUBCHAPTER E. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUPPORT ORDER OR DETERMINATION OF PARENTAGE
Sec. 159.401. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.402. PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE PARENTAGE
SUBCHAPTER F. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDER WITHOUT REGISTRATION
Sec. 159.501. EMPLOYER'S RECEIPT OF INCOME-WITHHOLDING ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 159.502. EMPLOYER'S COMPLIANCE WITH INCOME-WITHHOLDING ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 159.503. EMPLOYER'S COMPLIANCE WITH TWO OR MORE INCOME-WITHHOLDING ORDERS
Sec. 159.504. IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY
Sec. 159.505. PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 159.506. CONTEST BY OBLIGOR
Sec. 159.507. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER G. REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.601. REGISTRATION OF ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 159.602. PROCEDURE TO REGISTER ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 159.603. EFFECT OF REGISTRATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 159.604. CHOICE OF LAW
Sec. 159.605. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF ORDER
Sec. 159.606. PROCEDURE TO CONTEST VALIDITY OR ENFORCEMENT OF REGISTERED SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.607. CONTEST OF REGISTRATION OR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 159.608. CONFIRMED ORDER
Sec. 159.609. PROCEDURE TO REGISTER CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE FOR MODIFICATION
Sec. 159.610. EFFECT OF REGISTRATION FOR MODIFICATION
Sec. 159.611. MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 159.612. RECOGNITION OF ORDER MODIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 159.613. JURISDICTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE WHEN INDIVIDUAL PARTIES RESIDE IN THIS STATE
Sec. 159.614. NOTICE TO ISSUING TRIBUNAL OF MODIFICATION
Sec. 159.615. JURISDICTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF FOREIGN COUNTRY
Sec. 159.616. PROCEDURE TO REGISTER CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF FOREIGN COUNTRY FOR MODIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER H. SUPPORT PROCEEDING UNDER CONVENTION
Sec. 159.701. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 159.702. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 159.703. RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO UNITED STATES CENTRAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 159.704. INITIATION BY OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SUPPORT PROCEEDING UNDER CONVENTION
Sec. 159.705. DIRECT REQUEST
Sec. 159.706. REGISTRATION OF CONVENTION SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.707. CONTEST OF REGISTERED CONVENTION SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.708. RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGISTERED CONVENTION SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.709. PARTIAL ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 159.710. FOREIGN SUPPORT AGREEMENT
Sec. 159.711. MODIFICATION OF CONVENTION CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Sec. 159.712. PERSONAL INFORMATION; LIMIT ON USE
Sec. 159.713. RECORD IN ORIGINAL LANGUAGE; ENGLISH TRANSLATION
SUBCHAPTER I. INTERSTATE RENDITION
Sec. 159.801. GROUNDS FOR RENDITION
Sec. 159.802. CONDITIONS OF RENDITION
SUBCHAPTER J. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 159.901. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 160.
UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 160.001. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 160.002. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 160.101. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 160.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 160.103. SCOPE OF CHAPTER; CHOICE OF LAW
Sec. 160.104. AUTHORIZED COURTS
Sec. 160.105. PROTECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Sec. 160.106. DETERMINATION OF MATERNITY
SUBCHAPTER C. PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 160.201. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 160.202. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MARITAL STATUS
Sec. 160.203. CONSEQUENCES OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENTAGE
Sec. 160.204. PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY
SUBCHAPTER D. VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.301. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.302. EXECUTION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.303. DENIAL OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.304. RULES FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DENIAL OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.305. EFFECT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OR DENIAL OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.306. FILING FEE NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 160.307. PROCEDURES FOR RESCISSION
Sec. 160.308. CHALLENGE AFTER EXPIRATION OF PERIOD FOR RESCISSION
Sec. 160.309. PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGE
Sec. 160.310. RATIFICATION BARRED
Sec. 160.311. FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
Sec. 160.312. FORMS
Sec. 160.313. RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 160.314. ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 160.315. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SUBCHAPTER E. REGISTRY OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.401. ESTABLISHMENT OF REGISTRY
Sec. 160.402. REGISTRATION FOR NOTIFICATION
Sec. 160.403. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 160.404. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS: FAILURE TO REGISTER
Sec. 160.411. REQUIRED FORM
Sec. 160.412. FURNISHING OF INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 160.413. OFFENSE: UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 160.414. RESCISSION OF REGISTRATION
Sec. 160.415. UNTIMELY REGISTRATION
Sec. 160.416. FEES FOR REGISTRY
Sec. 160.421. SEARCH OF APPROPRIATE REGISTRY
Sec. 160.422. CERTIFICATE OF SEARCH OF REGISTRY
Sec. 160.423. ADMISSIBILITY OF CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER F. GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.501. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 160.502. ORDER FOR TESTING
Sec. 160.503. REQUIREMENTS FOR GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.504. REPORT OF GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.505. GENETIC TESTING RESULTS; REBUTTAL
Sec. 160.506. COSTS OF GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.507. ADDITIONAL GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.508. GENETIC TESTING WHEN ALL INDIVIDUALS NOT AVAILABLE
Sec. 160.509. DECEASED INDIVIDUAL
Sec. 160.510. IDENTICAL BROTHERS
Sec. 160.511. OFFENSE: UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF SPECIMEN
Sec. 160.512. OFFENSE: FALSIFICATION OF SPECIMEN
SUBCHAPTER G. PROCEEDING TO ADJUDICATE PARENTAGE
Sec. 160.601. PROCEEDING AUTHORIZED; RULES OF PROCEDURE
Sec. 160.602. STANDING TO MAINTAIN PROCEEDING
Sec. 160.603. NECESSARY PARTIES TO PROCEEDING
Sec. 160.6035. CONTENTS OF PETITION; STATEMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN PROTECTIVE ORDERS REQUIRED
Sec. 160.604. PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 160.605. VENUE
Sec. 160.606. NO TIME LIMITATION: CHILD HAVING NO PRESUMED, ACKNOWLEDGED, OR ADJUDICATED FATHER
Sec. 160.607. TIME LIMITATION: CHILD HAVING PRESUMED FATHER
Sec. 160.608. AUTHORITY TO DENY MOTION FOR GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.609. TIME LIMITATION: CHILD HAVING ACKNOWLEDGED OR ADJUDICATED FATHER
Sec. 160.610. JOINDER OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 160.611. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE BIRTH
Sec. 160.612. CHILD AS PARTY; REPRESENTATION
Sec. 160.621. ADMISSIBILITY OF RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING; EXPENSES
Sec. 160.622. CONSEQUENCES OF DECLINING GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 160.623. ADMISSION OF PATERNITY AUTHORIZED
Sec. 160.624. TEMPORARY ORDER
Sec. 160.631. RULES FOR ADJUDICATION OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.632. JURY PROHIBITED
Sec. 160.633. HEARINGS; INSPECTION OF RECORDS
Sec. 160.634. ORDER ON DEFAULT
Sec. 160.635. DISMISSAL FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION
Sec. 160.636. ORDER ADJUDICATING PARENTAGE; FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 160.637. BINDING EFFECT OF DETERMINATION OF PARENTAGE
SUBCHAPTER H. CHILD OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
Sec. 160.701. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 160.702. PARENTAL STATUS OF DONOR
Sec. 160.703. HUSBAND'S PATERNITY OF CHILD OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
Sec. 160.7031. UNMARRIED MAN'S PATERNITY OF CHILD OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
Sec. 160.704. CONSENT TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
Sec. 160.705. LIMITATION ON HUSBAND'S DISPUTE OF PATERNITY
Sec. 160.706. EFFECT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 160.707. PARENTAL STATUS OF DECEASED SPOUSE
SUBCHAPTER I. GESTATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Sec. 160.751. DEFINITION
Sec. 160.752. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER; CHOICE OF LAW
Sec. 160.753. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 160.754. GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED
Sec. 160.755. PETITION TO VALIDATE GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 160.756. HEARING TO VALIDATE GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 160.757. INSPECTION OF RECORDS
Sec. 160.758. CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 160.759. TERMINATION OF GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 160.760. PARENTAGE UNDER VALIDATED GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 160.761. EFFECT OF GESTATIONAL MOTHER'S MARRIAGE AFTER VALIDATION OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 160.762. EFFECT OF GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT THAT IS NOT VALIDATED
Sec. 160.763. HEALTH CARE FACILITY REPORTING REQUIREMENT
CHAPTER 161.
TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. GROUNDS
Sec. 161.001. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 161.002. TERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL FATHER
Sec. 161.003. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION: INABILITY TO CARE FOR CHILD
Sec. 161.004. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AFTER DENIAL OF PRIOR PETITION TO TERMINATE
Sec. 161.005. TERMINATION WHEN PARENT IS PETITIONER
Sec. 161.006. TERMINATION AFTER ABORTION
Sec. 161.007. TERMINATION WHEN PREGNANCY RESULTS FROM CRIMINAL ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEDURES
Sec. 161.101. PETITION ALLEGATIONS; PETITION AND MOTION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 161.102. FILING SUIT FOR TERMINATION BEFORE BIRTH
Sec. 161.103. AFFIDAVIT OF VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Sec. 161.1031. MEDICAL HISTORY REPORT
Sec. 161.1035. REVOCABILITY OF CERTAIN AFFIDAVITS
Sec. 161.104. RIGHTS OF DESIGNATED MANAGING CONSERVATOR PENDING COURT APPOINTMENT
Sec. 161.106. AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER OF INTEREST IN CHILD
Sec. 161.107. MISSING PARENT OR RELATIVE
Sec. 161.108. RELEASE OF CHILD FROM HOSPITAL OR BIRTHING CENTER
Sec. 161.109. REQUIREMENT OF PATERNITY REGISTRY CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER C. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 161.2011. CONTINUANCE; ACCESS TO CHILD
Sec. 161.202. PREFERENTIAL SETTING
Sec. 161.2021. MEDICAL HISTORY REPORT
Sec. 161.203. DISMISSAL OF PETITION
Sec. 161.204. TERMINATION BASED ON AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER OF INTEREST
Sec. 161.205. ORDER DENYING TERMINATION
Sec. 161.206. ORDER TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS
Sec. 161.2061. TERMS REGARDING LIMITED POST-TERMINATION CONTACT
Sec. 161.2062. PROVISION FOR LIMITED CONTACT BETWEEN BIOLOGICAL PARENT AND CHILD
Sec. 161.207. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING CONSERVATOR ON TERMINATION
Sec. 161.208. APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 161.2081. NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES
Sec. 161.209. COPY OF ORDER OF TERMINATION
Sec. 161.210. SEALING OF FILE
Sec. 161.211. DIRECT OR COLLATERAL ATTACK ON TERMINATION ORDER
SUBCHAPTER D. REINSTATEMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AFTER INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
Sec. 161.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.302. PETITION
Sec. 161.303. HEARING
Sec. 161.304. ORDERS
CHAPTER 162.
ADOPTION
SUBCHAPTER A. ADOPTION OF A CHILD
Sec. 162.001. WHO MAY ADOPT AND BE ADOPTED
Sec. 162.002. PREREQUISITES TO PETITION
Sec. 162.0025. ADOPTION SOUGHT BY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER
Sec. 162.003. ADOPTION EVALUATION
Sec. 162.0045. PREFERENTIAL SETTING
Sec. 162.005. PREPARATION OF HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND GENETIC HISTORY REPORT
Sec. 162.006. ACCESS TO HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND GENETIC HISTORY REPORT; RETENTION
Sec. 162.0062. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 162.0065. EDITING ADOPTION RECORDS IN DEPARTMENT PLACEMENT
Sec. 162.007. CONTENTS OF HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND GENETIC HISTORY REPORT
Sec. 162.008. FILING OF HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND GENETIC HISTORY REPORT
Sec. 162.0085. CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 162.0086. INFORMATION REGARDING SIBLING ACCESS
Sec. 162.009. RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER
Sec. 162.010. CONSENT REQUIRED
Sec. 162.011. REVOCATION OF CONSENT
Sec. 162.012. DIRECT OR COLLATERAL ATTACK
Sec. 162.013. ABATEMENT OR DISMISSAL
Sec. 162.014. ATTENDANCE AT HEARING REQUIRED
Sec. 162.015. RACE OR ETHNICITY
Sec. 162.016. ADOPTION ORDER
Sec. 162.017. EFFECT OF ADOPTION
Sec. 162.019. COPY OF ORDER
Sec. 162.020. WITHDRAWAL OR DENIAL OF PETITION
Sec. 162.021. SEALING FILE
Sec. 162.022. CONFIDENTIALITY MAINTAINED BY CLERK
Sec. 162.023. ADOPTION ORDER FROM FOREIGN COUNTRY
Sec. 162.025. PLACEMENT BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON; OFFENSE
Sec. 162.026. REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD
SUBCHAPTER B. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Sec. 162.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 162.102. ADOPTION OF COMPACT; TEXT
Sec. 162.103. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILD
Sec. 162.104. APPROVAL OF PLACEMENT
Sec. 162.105. PLACEMENT IN ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 162.106. COMPACT AUTHORITY
Sec. 162.107. OFFENSES; PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 162.201. ADOPTION OF COMPACT; TEXT
Sec. 162.202. AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 162.203. COMPACT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 162.204. SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 162.205. PAYMENTS BY STATE
Sec. 162.206. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. ADOPTION SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
Sec. 162.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 162.304. FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 162.3041. CONTINUATION OF ASSISTANCE AFTER CHILD'S 18TH BIRTHDAY
Sec. 162.306. POSTADOPTION SERVICES
Sec. 162.3085. ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER E. VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRIES
Sec. 162.401. PURPOSE
Sec. 162.402. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 162.403. ESTABLISHMENT OF VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRIES
Sec. 162.404. REQUIREMENT TO SEND INFORMATION TO CENTRAL REGISTRY
Sec. 162.405. DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE REGISTRY
Sec. 162.406. REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 162.407. REGISTRATION
Sec. 162.408. PROOF OF IDENTITY
Sec. 162.409. APPLICATION
Sec. 162.411. FEES
Sec. 162.412. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Sec. 162.413. COUNSELING
Sec. 162.414. MATCHING PROCEDURES
Sec. 162.416. DISCLOSURE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Sec. 162.419. REGISTRY RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL
Sec. 162.420. RULEMAKING
Sec. 162.421. PROHIBITED ACTS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 162.422. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER F. ADOPTION OF AN ADULT
Sec. 162.501. ADOPTION OF ADULT
Sec. 162.502. JURISDICTION
Sec. 162.503. REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 162.504. CONSENT
Sec. 162.505. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 162.506. ADOPTION ORDER
Sec. 162.507. EFFECT OF ADOPTION
SUBCHAPTER G. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 162.601. INCENTIVES FOR LICENSED CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Sec. 162.602. DOCUMENTATION TO ACCOMPANY PETITION FOR ADOPTION OR ANNULMENT OR REVOCATION OF ADOPTION
Sec. 162.603. POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LICENSED CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Sec. 162.604. MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 162.605. INFORMATION REGARDING ADOPTION COSTS
SUBCHAPTER H. EMBRYO DONATION INFORMATION
Sec. 162.701. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 162.702. INFORMATION REGARDING EMBRYO DONATION
SUBTITLE C. JUDICIAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 201.
ASSOCIATE JUDGE
SUBCHAPTER A. ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.001. APPOINTMENT
Sec. 201.002. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 201.003. COMPENSATION
Sec. 201.004. TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.005. CASES THAT MAY BE REFERRED
Sec. 201.006. ORDER OF REFERRAL
Sec. 201.007. POWERS OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.008. ATTENDANCE OF BAILIFF
Sec. 201.009. COURT REPORTER; RECORD
Sec. 201.010. WITNESS
Sec. 201.011. REPORT
Sec. 201.012. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DE NOVO HEARING BEFORE REFERRING COURT
Sec. 201.013. ORDER OF COURT
Sec. 201.014. JUDICIAL ACTION ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT
Sec. 201.015. DE NOVO HEARING BEFORE REFERRING COURT
Sec. 201.016. APPELLATE REVIEW
Sec. 201.017. IMMUNITY
Sec. 201.018. VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGE
SUBCHAPTER B. ASSOCIATE JUDGE FOR TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 201.101. AUTHORITY OF PRESIDING JUDGE
Sec. 201.102. APPLICATION OF LAW GOVERNING ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.1021. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 201.103. DESIGNATION OF HOST COUNTY
Sec. 201.104. POWERS OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.1041. JUDICIAL ACTION ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT
Sec. 201.1042. DE NOVO HEARING BEFORE REFERRING COURT
Sec. 201.1045. PROCEEDINGS AND JUDICIAL ACTIONS BY REMOTE COMMUNICATION
Sec. 201.105. COMPENSATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.106. CHILD SUPPORT COURT MONITOR AND OTHER PERSONNEL
Sec. 201.1065. DUTIES OF CHILD SUPPORT COURT MONITOR
Sec. 201.1066. SUPERVISION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.107. STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS
Sec. 201.110. TIME FOR DISPOSITION OF TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 201.111. TIME TO ACT ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT THAT INCLUDES RECOMMENDED FINDING OF CONTEMPT
Sec. 201.112. LIMITATION ON LAW PRACTICE BY CERTAIN ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.113. VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGE
SUBCHAPTER C. ASSOCIATE JUDGE FOR CHILD PROTECTION CASES
Sec. 201.201. AUTHORITY OF PRESIDING JUDGE
Sec. 201.202. APPLICATION OF LAW GOVERNING ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.2021. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 201.203. DESIGNATION OF HOST COUNTY
Sec. 201.204. GENERAL POWERS OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.2041. JUDICIAL ACTION ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT
Sec. 201.2042. DE NOVO HEARING BEFORE REFERRING COURT
Sec. 201.205. COMPENSATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.206. PERSONNEL
Sec. 201.2061. SUPERVISION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.207. STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS; PERSONNEL
Sec. 201.208. ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES AND VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGES
Sec. 201.209. LIMITATION ON LAW PRACTICE BY ASSOCIATE JUDGE
SUBCHAPTER D. ASSOCIATE JUDGE FOR JUVENILE MATTERS
Sec. 201.301. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 201.302. APPOINTMENT
Sec. 201.303. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 201.304. COMPENSATION
Sec. 201.305. TERMINATION
Sec. 201.306. CASES THAT MAY BE REFERRED
Sec. 201.307. METHODS OF REFERRAL
Sec. 201.308. POWERS OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Sec. 201.309. REFEREES
Sec. 201.310. ATTENDANCE OF BAILIFF
Sec. 201.311. WITNESS
Sec. 201.312. COURT REPORTER; RECORD
Sec. 201.313. REPORT
Sec. 201.314. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DE NOVO HEARING; WAIVER
Sec. 201.315. ORDER OF COURT
Sec. 201.316. JUDICIAL ACTION ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT
Sec. 201.317. DE NOVO HEARING
Sec. 201.318. APPELLATE REVIEW
Sec. 201.319. JUDICIAL IMMUNITY
Sec. 201.320. VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGE
CHAPTER 202.
FRIEND OF THE COURT
Sec. 202.001. APPOINTMENT
Sec. 202.002. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES
Sec. 202.003. DUTY OF LOCAL OFFICES AND OFFICIALS TO REPORT
Sec. 202.004. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 202.005. COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 203.
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICES
Sec. 203.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 203.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Sec. 203.003. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 203.004. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 203.005. FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 203.006. FUND
Sec. 203.007. ACCESS TO RECORDS; OFFENSE
CHAPTER 204.
CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION BY PRIVATE ENTITY
Sec. 204.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 204.002. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 204.003. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Sec. 204.004. FUNDING
Sec. 204.005. CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHAPTER
SUBTITLE D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 231.
TITLE IV-D SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. ADMINISTRATION OF TITLE IV-D PROGRAM
Sec. 231.001. DESIGNATION OF TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 231.0011. DEVELOPMENT OF STATEWIDE INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CHILD SUPPORT, MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND DENTAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 231.0012. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT
Sec. 231.0013. DEDICATION OF FUNDS
Sec. 231.002. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 231.003. FORMS AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 231.005. BIENNIAL REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 231.006. INELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE STATE GRANTS OR LOANS OR RECEIVE PAYMENT ON STATE CONTRACTS
Sec. 231.007. DEBTS TO STATE
Sec. 231.008. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
Sec. 231.009. PAYMENT OF PENALTIES
Sec. 231.010. COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
Sec. 231.012. CHILD SUPPORT WORK GROUP
Sec. 231.014. PERSONNEL
Sec. 231.015. INSURANCE REPORTING PROGRAM
Sec. 231.016. DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST TITLE IV-D AGENCY, TITLE IV-D AGENCY EMPLOYEE, OR CONTRACTED ATTORNEY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
SUBCHAPTER B. SERVICES PROVIDED BY TITLE IV-D PROGRAM
Sec. 231.101. TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 231.1015. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS DURING OBLIGOR'S INCARCERATION
Sec. 231.1016. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 231.1017. MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION AFTER OBLIGOR'S RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION
Sec. 231.102. ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 231.103. APPLICATION AND SERVICE FEES
Sec. 231.104. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO SUPPORT
Sec. 231.105. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PAYEE
Sec. 231.106. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF ASSIGNMENT
Sec. 231.107. CERTIFICATE OF ASSIGNMENT OR OF TERMINATION OF ASSIGNMENT
Sec. 231.108. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 231.109. ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING STATE
Sec. 231.110. AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICE
Sec. 231.111. DISQUALIFICATION OF AGENCY
Sec. 231.112. INFORMATION ON PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 231.113. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS IN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASES
Sec. 231.114. REPORTS OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES
Sec. 231.115. NONCOOPERATION BY RECIPIENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Sec. 231.116. INFORMATION ON INTERNET
Sec. 231.1165. INFORMATION ON SERVICE OF CITATION
Sec. 231.117. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES-RELATED REFERRALS FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED OBLIGORS
Sec. 231.118. SERVICE OF CITATION
Sec. 231.119. OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Sec. 231.120. TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR EMPLOYERS
Sec. 231.121. AVAILABILITY OF BROCHURES
Sec. 231.1211. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER
Sec. 231.122. MONITORING CHILD SUPPORT CASES; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 231.123. COOPERATION WITH VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Sec. 231.124. CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES PAYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER C. PAYMENT OF FEES AND COSTS
Sec. 231.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 231.202. AUTHORIZED COSTS AND FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 231.2025. CONTINGENCY FEES
Sec. 231.203. STATE EXEMPTION FROM BOND NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 231.204. PROHIBITED FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 231.205. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AUTHORIZED FEES AND COSTS
Sec. 231.206. RESTRICTION ON FEES FOR CHILD SUPPORT OR REGISTRY SERVICES IN TITLE IV-D CASES
Sec. 231.207. METHOD OF BILLING FOR ALLOWABLE FEES
Sec. 231.208. AGREEMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF FEES
Sec. 231.209. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES NOT AFFECTED BY THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 231.210. AUTHORITY TO PAY LITIGATION EXPENSES
Sec. 231.211. AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, COURT COSTS, AND EXPENSES AGAINST NONPREVAILING PARTY IN TITLE IV-D CASE
SUBCHAPTER D. LOCATION OF PARENTS AND RESOURCES
Sec. 231.301. TITLE IV-D PARENT LOCATOR SERVICES
Sec. 231.302. INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN LOCATION OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY
Sec. 231.303. TITLE IV-D ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA
Sec. 231.305. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON CHILD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Sec. 231.306. MAXIMIZING MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT ESTABLISHMENT AND COLLECTION BY THE TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 231.307. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DATA MATCHES
Sec. 231.308. PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN OBLIGORS
Sec. 231.309. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION
CHAPTER 232.
SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 232.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 232.002. LICENSING AUTHORITIES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER
Sec. 232.0022. SUSPENSION OR NONRENEWAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Sec. 232.003. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 232.004. PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 232.005. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 232.006. NOTICE
Sec. 232.007. HEARING ON PETITION TO SUSPEND LICENSE
Sec. 232.008. ORDER SUSPENDING LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT
Sec. 232.009. DEFAULT ORDER
Sec. 232.010. REVIEW OF FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Sec. 232.011. ACTION BY LICENSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 232.012. MOTION TO REVOKE STAY
Sec. 232.013. VACATING OR STAYING ORDER SUSPENDING LICENSE
Sec. 232.0135. DENIAL OF LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL
Sec. 232.014. FEE BY LICENSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 232.015. COOPERATION BETWEEN LICENSING AUTHORITIES AND TITLE IV-D AGENCY
Sec. 232.016. RULES, FORMS, AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 233.
CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW PROCESS TO ESTABLISH OR ENFORCE SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 233.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 233.002. AGREEMENTS ENCOURAGED
Sec. 233.003. BILINGUAL FORMS REQUIRED
Sec. 233.004. INTERPRETER REQUIRED
Sec. 233.005. INITIATING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Sec. 233.006. CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW
Sec. 233.007. SERVICE OF NOTICE
Sec. 233.008. ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA IN CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW
Sec. 233.009. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER; NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE
Sec. 233.0095. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER IN CASES OF ACKNOWLEDGED PATERNITY
Sec. 233.010. NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE; FAILURE TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
Sec. 233.011. RESCHEDULING NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE; NOTICE REQUIRED
Sec. 233.012. INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED AT NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE
Sec. 233.013. DETERMINING SUPPORT AMOUNT; MODIFICATION
Sec. 233.014. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 233.015. ISSUANCE OF CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER OR FINDING THAT NO ORDER SHOULD BE ISSUED; EFFECT
Sec. 233.0155. ISSUANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER CONTAINING DETERMINATION OF ARREARAGES; TIME LIMITATION NOT APPLICABLE
Sec. 233.016. VACATING CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER
Sec. 233.017. CONTENTS OF CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER
Sec. 233.018. ADDITIONAL CONTENTS OF AGREED CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER
Sec. 233.019. FILING OF AGREED REVIEW ORDER
Sec. 233.020. CONTENTS OF PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION OF NONAGREED ORDER
Sec. 233.021. DUTIES OF CLERK OF COURT
Sec. 233.022. FORM TO REQUEST A COURT HEARING ON NONAGREED ORDER
Sec. 233.023. TIME TO REQUEST A COURT HEARING
Sec. 233.024. CONFIRMATION OF AGREED ORDER
Sec. 233.025. EFFECT OF REQUEST FOR HEARING ON NONAGREED ORDER; PLEADING
Sec. 233.026. TIME FOR COURT HEARING
Sec. 233.027. NONAGREED ORDER AFTER HEARING
Sec. 233.0271. CONFIRMATION OF NONAGREED ORDER WITHOUT HEARING
Sec. 233.028. SPECIAL CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW PROCEDURES RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENTAGE
Sec. 233.029. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAW NOT APPLICABLE
CHAPTER 234.
STATE CASE REGISTRY, DISBURSEMENT UNIT, AND DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES
SUBCHAPTER A. UNIFIED STATE CASE REGISTRY AND DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Sec. 234.001. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF STATE CASE REGISTRY AND STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Sec. 234.0015. CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS
Sec. 234.002. INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CHILD SUPPORT, MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND DENTAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 234.004. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 234.006. RULEMAKING
Sec. 234.007. NOTICE OF PLACE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 234.008. DEPOSIT, DISTRIBUTION, AND ISSUANCE OF PAYMENTS
Sec. 234.009. OFFICIAL CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT RECORD
Sec. 234.0091. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT RECORD
Sec. 234.010. DIRECT DEPOSIT AND ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS
Sec. 234.012. RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM STATE CASE REGISTRY
Sec. 234.013. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES
Sec. 234.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 234.102. OPERATION OF NEW HIRE DIRECTORY
Sec. 234.103. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 234.104. PROCEDURES
Sec. 234.105. CIVIL PENALTY
SUBTITLE E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD
CHAPTER 261.
INVESTIGATION OF REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 261.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 261.002. CENTRAL REGISTRY
Sec. 261.003. APPLICATION TO STUDENTS IN SCHOOL FOR DEAF OR SCHOOL FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Sec. 261.004. TRACKING OF RECURRENCE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT REPORTS
Sec. 261.005. REFERENCE TO EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER OR COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT; IMMUNITIES
Sec. 261.101. PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT; TIME TO REPORT
Sec. 261.102. MATTERS TO BE REPORTED
Sec. 261.103. REPORT MADE TO APPROPRIATE AGENCY
Sec. 261.104. CONTENTS OF REPORT; NOTICE
Sec. 261.105. REFERRAL OF REPORT BY DEPARTMENT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 261.1055. NOTIFICATION OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Sec. 261.106. IMMUNITIES
Sec. 261.107. FALSE REPORT; CRIMINAL PENALTY; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 261.108. FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS AGAINST PERSON REPORTING
Sec. 261.109. FAILURE TO REPORT; PENALTY
Sec. 261.110. EMPLOYER RETALIATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 261.111. REFUSAL OF PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF CHILD
SUBCHAPTER C. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Sec. 261.201. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 261.202. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Sec. 261.203. INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILD FATALITY
Sec. 261.204. ANNUAL CHILD FATALITY REPORT
SUBCHAPTER D. INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 261.301. INVESTIGATION OF REPORT
Sec. 261.3011. JOINT INVESTIGATION GUIDELINES AND TRAINING
Sec. 261.3013. CASE CLOSURE AGREEMENTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 261.3015. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE SYSTEM
Sec. 261.3016. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL RECEIVING REPORTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Sec. 261.3017. CONSULTATION WITH PHYSICIAN NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS REGARDING CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Sec. 261.30175. MITIGATION OF PROVIDER CONFLICTS IN ABUSE OR NEGLECT INVESTIGATION CONSULTATIONS
Sec. 261.3018. ABBREVIATED INVESTIGATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN CASES
Sec. 261.302. CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATION
Sec. 261.3021. CASEWORK DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 261.3022. CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT LIST
Sec. 261.3023. LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT
Sec. 261.3024. REMOVAL FROM CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT LIST
Sec. 261.3027. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO RECORD INTERVIEW
Sec. 261.303. INTERFERENCE WITH INVESTIGATION; COURT ORDER
Sec. 261.3031. FAILURE TO COOPERATE WITH INVESTIGATION; DEPARTMENT RESPONSE
Sec. 261.3032. INTERFERENCE WITH INVESTIGATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 261.304. INVESTIGATION OF ANONYMOUS REPORT
Sec. 261.305. ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS
Sec. 261.306. REMOVAL OF CHILD FROM STATE
Sec. 261.307. INFORMATION RELATING TO INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AND CHILD PLACEMENT RESOURCES
Sec. 261.3071. INFORMATIONAL MANUALS
Sec. 261.308. SUBMISSION OF INVESTIGATION REPORT
Sec. 261.3081. NOTICE REGARDING CHANGES MADE BY DEPARTMENT TO INVESTIGATION REPORT
Sec. 261.309. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 261.3091. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Sec. 261.310. INVESTIGATION STANDARDS
Sec. 261.3105. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Sec. 261.311. NOTICE OF REPORT
Sec. 261.312. REVIEW TEAMS; OFFENSE
Sec. 261.3125. CHILD SAFETY SPECIALISTS
Sec. 261.3126. COLOCATION OF INVESTIGATORS
Sec. 261.314. TESTING
Sec. 261.315. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATION INFORMATION FROM RECORDS
Sec. 261.316. EXEMPTION FROM FEES FOR MEDICAL RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER E. INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION IN CERTAIN FACILITIES
Sec. 261.401. AGENCY INVESTIGATION
Sec. 261.402. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS
Sec. 261.403. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 261.404. INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS
Sec. 261.405. INVESTIGATIONS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
Sec. 261.406. INVESTIGATIONS IN SCHOOLS
Sec. 261.407. MINIMUM STANDARDS
Sec. 261.408. INFORMATION COLLECTION
Sec. 261.409. INVESTIGATIONS IN FACILITIES UNDER TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT JURISDICTION
Sec. 261.410. REPORT OF ABUSE BY OTHER CHILDREN
SUBCHAPTER F. PROTECTIVE ORDER IN CERTAIN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Sec. 261.501. FILING APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER IN CERTAIN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Sec. 261.502. CERTIFICATION OF FINDINGS
Sec. 261.503. TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER
Sec. 261.504. REQUIRED FINDINGS; ISSUANCE OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sec. 261.505. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 262.
PROCEDURES IN SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO PROTECT HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILD
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 262.001. AUTHORIZED ACTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 262.002. JURISDICTION
Sec. 262.0022. REVIEW OF PLACEMENT; FINDINGS
Sec. 262.003. CIVIL LIABILITY
Sec. 262.004. ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY DELIVERY OF POSSESSION OF CHILD
Sec. 262.005. FILING PETITION AFTER ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY DELIVERY OF POSSESSION OF CHILD
Sec. 262.006. LIVING CHILD AFTER ABORTION
Sec. 262.007. POSSESSION AND DELIVERY OF MISSING CHILD
Sec. 262.008. ABANDONED CHILDREN
Sec. 262.009. TEMPORARY CARE OF CHILD TAKEN INTO POSSESSION
Sec. 262.010. CHILD WITH SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
Sec. 262.011. PLACEMENT IN SECURE AGENCY FOSTER HOME
Sec. 262.012. SEALING OF COURT RECORDS FILED ELECTRONICALLY
Sec. 262.013. VOLUNTARY TEMPORARY MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 262.014. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE
Sec. 262.015. FILING REQUIREMENT FOR PETITION REGARDING MORE THAN ONE CHILD
SUBCHAPTER B. TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD
Sec. 262.101. FILING PETITION BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD
Sec. 262.1015. REMOVAL OF ALLEGED PERPETRATOR; OFFENSE
Sec. 262.1016. AGREED ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF ALLEGED PERPETRATOR
Sec. 262.102. EMERGENCY ORDER AUTHORIZING POSSESSION OF CHILD
Sec. 262.103. DURATION OF TEMPORARY ORDER, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, AND ATTACHMENT
Sec. 262.104. TAKING POSSESSION OF A CHILD IN EMERGENCY WITHOUT A COURT ORDER
Sec. 262.105. FILING PETITION AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD IN EMERGENCY
Sec. 262.106. INITIAL HEARING AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD IN EMERGENCY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 262.107. STANDARD FOR DECISION AT INITIAL HEARING AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD WITHOUT A COURT ORDER IN EMERGENCY
Sec. 262.108. UNACCEPTABLE FACILITIES FOR HOUSING CHILD
Sec. 262.109. NOTICE TO PARENT, CONSERVATOR, OR GUARDIAN
Sec. 262.1095. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO RELATIVES AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; INVESTIGATION
Sec. 262.110. TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD IN EMERGENCY WITH INTENT TO RETURN HOME
Sec. 262.112. EXPEDITED HEARING AND APPEAL
Sec. 262.114. EVALUATION OF IDENTIFIED RELATIVES AND OTHER DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS; PLACEMENT
Sec. 262.115. VISITATION WITH CERTAIN CHILDREN; TEMPORARY VISITATION SCHEDULE
Sec. 262.116. LIMITS ON REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER C. ADVERSARY HEARING
Sec. 262.201. FULL ADVERSARY HEARING; FINDINGS OF THE COURT
Sec. 262.2011. CONFIRMATION OF REQUIRED NOTICE PROVIDED
Sec. 262.2015. AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 262.202. IDENTIFICATION OF COURT OF CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 262.203. TRANSFER OF SUIT
Sec. 262.204. TEMPORARY ORDER IN EFFECT UNTIL SUPERSEDED
Sec. 262.206. EX PARTE HEARINGS
SUBCHAPTER D. EMERGENCY POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN
Sec. 262.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 262.302. ACCEPTING POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN
Sec. 262.3025. NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE
Sec. 262.303. NOTIFICATION OF POSSESSION OF ABANDONED CHILD
Sec. 262.304. FILING PETITION AFTER ACCEPTING POSSESSION OF ABANDONED CHILD
Sec. 262.305. REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; INVESTIGATION
Sec. 262.306. NOTICE
Sec. 262.307. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CARE OF ABANDONED CHILD
Sec. 262.308. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 262.309. SEARCH FOR RELATIVES NOT REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER E. RELINQUISHING CHILD TO OBTAIN CERTAIN SERVICES
Sec. 262.351. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 262.352. JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP OF CHILD
Sec. 262.353. PROCEDURE FOR RELINQUISHING CHILD TO OBTAIN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER F. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PILOT PROGRAM
Sec. 262.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 262.402. PILOT PROGRAM FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES
Sec. 262.403. COURT ORDER REQUIRED
Sec. 262.404. FILING SUIT; PETITION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 262.405. AD LITEM APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 262.406. COURT ORDER
Sec. 262.407. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PLAN; CONTENTS
Sec. 262.408. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PLAN: SIGNING AND EFFECT
Sec. 262.409. AMENDED FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PLAN
Sec. 262.410. COURT IMPLEMENTATION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PLAN
Sec. 262.411. SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDER; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 262.412. STATUS HEARING
Sec. 262.413. EXTENSION OF ORDER
Sec. 262.414. EXPIRATION OF ORDER
Sec. 262.415. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Sec. 262.416. LIMIT ON FINANCE OF SERVICES
Sec. 262.417. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
CHAPTER 263.
REVIEW OF PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN UNDER CARE OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 263.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 263.002. REVIEW OF PLACEMENTS BY COURT; FINDINGS
Sec. 263.00201. REVIEW OF PLACEMENT IN QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 263.0021. NOTICE OF HEARING; PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 263.0022. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SUPERVISION; MONTHLY REPORT
Sec. 263.0025. SPECIAL EDUCATION DECISION-MAKING FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
Sec. 263.003. INFORMATION RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF CHILD
Sec. 263.004. NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING EDUCATION DECISION-MAKING
Sec. 263.0045. EDUCATION IN HOME SETTING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 263.005. ENFORCEMENT OF FAMILY SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 263.006. WARNING TO PARENTS
Sec. 263.0061. NOTICE TO PARENTS OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL
Sec. 263.007. REPORT REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF RELATIVES
Sec. 263.008. FOSTER CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
Sec. 263.009. PERMANENCY PLANNING MEETINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. SERVICE PLAN AND VISITATION PLAN
Sec. 263.101. DEPARTMENT TO FILE SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 263.102. SERVICE PLAN; CONTENTS
Sec. 263.1021. SELECTION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER
Sec. 263.103. ORIGINAL SERVICE PLAN: SIGNING AND TAKING EFFECT
Sec. 263.104. AMENDED SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 263.105. REVIEW OF SERVICE PLAN; MODIFICATION
Sec. 263.106. COURT IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 263.107. VISITATION PLAN
Sec. 263.108. REVIEW OF VISITATION PLAN; MODIFICATION
Sec. 263.109. COURT IMPLEMENTATION OF VISITATION PLAN
SUBCHAPTER C. STATUS HEARING
Sec. 263.201. STATUS HEARING; TIME
Sec. 263.202. STATUS HEARING; FINDINGS
Sec. 263.203. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM; ADMONISHMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. PERMANENCY HEARINGS
Sec. 263.302. CHILD'S ATTENDANCE AT HEARING
Sec. 263.3025. PERMANENCY PLAN
Sec. 263.3026. PERMANENCY GOALS; LIMITATION
Sec. 263.303. PERMANENCY PROGRESS REPORT BEFORE FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.304. INITIAL PERMANENCY HEARING; TIME
Sec. 263.305. SUBSEQUENT PERMANENCY HEARINGS
Sec. 263.306. PERMANENCY HEARINGS BEFORE FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.307. FACTORS IN DETERMINING BEST INTEREST OF CHILD
SUBCHAPTER E. FINAL ORDER FOR CHILD UNDER DEPARTMENT CARE
Sec. 263.401. DISMISSAL AFTER ONE YEAR; NEW TRIALS; EXTENSION
Sec. 263.4011. RENDERING FINAL ORDER; EXTENSION
Sec. 263.4012. PROHIBITING DISMISSAL AND RETAINING JURISDICTION WHEN CHILD IS MISSING
Sec. 263.402. LIMIT ON EXTENSION
Sec. 263.403. MONITORED RETURN OF CHILD TO PARENT
Sec. 263.404. FINAL ORDER APPOINTING DEPARTMENT AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR WITHOUT TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS
Sec. 263.4041. VERIFICATION OF TRANSITION PLAN
Sec. 263.405. APPEAL OF FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.4055. SUPREME COURT RULES
Sec. 263.406. COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 263.407. FINAL ORDER APPOINTING DEPARTMENT AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN; TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Sec. 263.408. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT OF NONPARENT AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR
Sec. 263.409. FINAL NOTIFICATION OF BENEFITS RELATED TO KINSHIP VERIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER F. PERMANENCY HEARINGS AFTER FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.501. PERMANENCY HEARING AFTER FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.502. PERMANENCY PROGRESS REPORT AFTER FINAL ORDER
Sec. 263.5031. PERMANENCY HEARINGS FOLLOWING FINAL ORDER
SUBCHAPTER G. EXTENDED JURISDICTION AFTER CHILD'S 18TH BIRTHDAY
Sec. 263.601. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 263.6015. TRIAL INDEPENDENCE
Sec. 263.602. EXTENDED JURISDICTION
Sec. 263.6021. VOLUNTARY EXTENDED JURISDICTION FOR YOUNG ADULT RECEIVING TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES
Sec. 263.603. EXTENDED JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 263.604. GUARDIAN'S CONSENT TO EXTENDED JURISDICTION
Sec. 263.605. CONTINUED OR RENEWED APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM, GUARDIAN AD LITEM, OR VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE
Sec. 263.606. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY OR GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 263.607. PROHIBITED APPOINTMENTS AND ORDERS
Sec. 263.608. RIGHTS OF YOUNG ADULT
CHAPTER 264.
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 264.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.0011. REFERENCE TO EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER OR COMMISSION
Sec. 264.002. SPECIFIC APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Sec. 264.004. ALLOCATION OF STATE FUNDS
Sec. 264.005. COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARDS
Sec. 264.006. COUNTY FUNDS
Sec. 264.008. CHILD WELFARE SERVICE FUND
Sec. 264.009. LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 264.0091. USE OF TELECONFERENCING AND VIDEOCONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 264.010. CHILD ABUSE PLAN; LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Sec. 264.011. LOCAL ACCOUNTS
Sec. 264.0111. MONEY EARNED BY CHILD
Sec. 264.0121. NOTICE TO LEGISLATORS OF FOSTER CHILD'S DEATH
Sec. 264.013. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITH OTHER STATES
Sec. 264.0145. RELEASE OF CASE RECORD
Sec. 264.015. TRAINING
Sec. 264.017. REQUIRED REPORTING
Sec. 264.018. REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS
Sec. 264.019. COLLECTION AND REPORTING OF ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE STATISTICS
SUBCHAPTER B. FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.101. FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS
Sec. 264.1015. LIABILITY OF CHILD'S ESTATE FOR FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.102. COUNTY CONTRACTS
Sec. 264.103. DIRECT PAYMENTS
Sec. 264.104. PARENT OR GUARDIAN LIABILITY
Sec. 264.1061. FOSTER PARENT PERFORMANCE
Sec. 264.107. PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Sec. 264.1071. OFFICE STAYS PROHIBITED
Sec. 264.1072. EDUCATIONAL STABILITY
Sec. 264.1073. TREATMENT FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.1075. ASSESSING NEEDS OF CHILD
Sec. 264.1076. MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED
Sec. 264.1078. LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 264.1085. FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED
Sec. 264.109. ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS IN SUBSTITUTE CARE CASES
Sec. 264.110. PROSPECTIVE FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE PARENT STATEMENT
Sec. 264.112. REPORT ON CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE
Sec. 264.113. FOSTER PARENT RECRUITMENT
Sec. 264.114. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; ADVERSE DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PROHIBITED
Sec. 264.115. RETURNING CHILD TO SCHOOL
Sec. 264.116. TEXAS FOSTER GRANDPARENT MENTORS
Sec. 264.118. ANNUAL SURVEY
Sec. 264.120. DISCHARGE NOTICE
Sec. 264.121. TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 264.1211. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sec. 264.1212. FACILITATION OF TRANSITION TO INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Sec. 264.1213. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.1214. HOUSING FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.1215. PILOT PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES
Sec. 264.122. COURT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL OUTSIDE UNITED STATES BY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
Sec. 264.123. REPORTS CONCERNING CHILDREN WHO ARE MISSING OR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING
Sec. 264.124. DAY CARE FOR FOSTER CHILD
Sec. 264.125. AGE-APPROPRIATE NORMALCY ACTIVITIES; STANDARD OF CARE
Sec. 264.1261. FOSTER CARE CAPACITY NEEDS PLAN
Sec. 264.128. SINGLE CHILD PLAN OF SERVICE INITIATIVE
Sec. 264.130. PREGNANCY AND PARENTING INFORMATION
Sec. 264.131. USE OF FOSTER CHILD DNA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER B-1. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
Sec. 264.151. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Sec. 264.152. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.153. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Sec. 264.154. QUALIFICATIONS OF SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR; SELECTION; PUBLICATION
Sec. 264.155. CONTRACT PROVISIONS
Sec. 264.156. READINESS REVIEW PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CARE CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.157. EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
Sec. 264.158. TRANSFER OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.159. DATA ACCESS AND STANDARDS GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
Sec. 264.160. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 264.161. STATUTORY DUTIES ASSUMED BY CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.162. REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE
Sec. 264.163. CONTINUING DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 264.164. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 264.165. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR EARLY TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Sec. 264.166. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN EVENT OF EARLY CONTRACT TERMINATION
Sec. 264.167. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Sec. 264.168. REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 264.170. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR OR NONPROFIT ENTITY CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE OR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND RELATED PERSONNEL
Sec. 264.171. JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION
Sec. 264.172. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION
SUBCHAPTER B-2. RURAL COMMUNITY-BASED CARE PILOT PROGRAM
Sec. 264.181. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.182. IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT PROGRAM
Sec. 264.183. QUALIFICATIONS OF LEAD ENTITY; SELECTION; PROCUREMENT
Sec. 264.184. PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY
Sec. 264.185. COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
Sec. 264.186. DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING AND RESOURCES
Sec. 264.187. DATA MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SHARING
Sec. 264.188. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 264.189. WAIVERS
Sec. 264.190. CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS
Sec. 264.191. CHANGE ORDER PROCESS
Sec. 264.192. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 264.193. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Sec. 264.194. POST-IMPLEMENTATION INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
Sec. 264.195. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Sec. 264.196. ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
Sec. 264.197. RULEMAKING
Sec. 264.198. PROGRAM REVIEW; EXPIRATION
SUBCHAPTER B-2. RECEIVER FOR SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.191. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.1915. RECEIVER OF SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.192. PROCEEDING TO APPOINT RECEIVER
Sec. 264.1925. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 264.193. LIMITED DURATION; ASSESSMENT
Sec. 264.1935. BOND
Sec. 264.194. POWERS AND DUTIES OF RECEIVER
Sec. 264.1945. COMPENSATION OF RECEIVER
Sec. 264.195. LIABILITY OF RECEIVER
Sec. 264.1955. OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY OF SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR; SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR
Sec. 264.196. TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP
SUBCHAPTER C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Sec. 264.201. SERVICES BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 264.2011. ENHANCED IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM
Sec. 264.2015. FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING
Sec. 264.202. STANDARDS AND EFFECTIVENESS
Sec. 264.203. REQUIRED PARTICIPATION
Sec. 264.2031. SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDER; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 264.2032. REPORT ON COURT-ORDERED PARTICIPATION IN SERVICES
Sec. 264.204. COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SERVICES
Sec. 264.2041. CULTURAL AWARENESS
Sec. 264.2042. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Sec. 264.2043. PROHIBITION ON ABUSE OR NEGLECT INVESTIGATION BASED SOLELY ON REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Sec. 264.2044. GRANTS FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS
Sec. 264.205. SWIFT ADOPTION TEAMS
Sec. 264.207. HOME STUDY REQUIRED BEFORE ADOPTION
SUBCHAPTER E. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS
Sec. 264.401. DEFINITION
Sec. 264.402. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
Sec. 264.403. INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 264.4031. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKING PROTOCOL
Sec. 264.404. BOARD REPRESENTATION
Sec. 264.405. CENTER DUTIES
Sec. 264.406. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
Sec. 264.4061. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM RESPONSE REQUIRED
Sec. 264.407. LIABILITY
Sec. 264.408. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP
Sec. 264.409. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Sec. 264.410. CONTRACTS WITH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS
Sec. 264.411. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER F. CHILD FATALITY REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION
Sec. 264.501. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.502. COMMITTEE
Sec. 264.503. PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE AND SPECIFIED STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 264.5031. COLLECTION OF NEAR FATALITY DATA
Sec. 264.5032. REPORT ON CHILD FATALITY AND NEAR FATALITY DATA
Sec. 264.504. MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE
Sec. 264.505. ESTABLISHMENT OF REVIEW TEAM
Sec. 264.506. PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF REVIEW TEAM
Sec. 264.507. DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 264.508. REVIEW PROCEDURE
Sec. 264.509. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 264.510. MEETING OF REVIEW TEAM
Sec. 264.511. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 264.512. GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
Sec. 264.513. REPORT OF DEATH OF CHILD
Sec. 264.514. PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF REPORTABLE DEATH
Sec. 264.515. INVESTIGATION
SUBCHAPTER G. COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE PROGRAMS
Sec. 264.601. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.602. CONTRACTS WITH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS
Sec. 264.603. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Sec. 264.604. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS
Sec. 264.605. CONTRACT FORM
Sec. 264.606. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 264.607. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 264.608. REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE
Sec. 264.609. RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY
Sec. 264.610. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 264.611. CONSULTATIONS
Sec. 264.612. FUNDING
Sec. 264.613. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 264.614. INTERNET APPLICATION FOR CASE TRACKING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER I. RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 264.751. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.752. RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 264.753. EXPEDITED PLACEMENT
Sec. 264.754. ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT
Sec. 264.7541. CAREGIVER VISIT WITH CHILD; INFORMATION
Sec. 264.755. CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
Sec. 264.7551. FRAUDULENT AGREEMENT; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 264.756. ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT PLACEMENT
Sec. 264.757. COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 264.758. FUNDS
Sec. 264.760. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS AND PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE
Sec. 264.762. ANNUAL REPORT
SUBCHAPTER K. PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 264.851. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.852. PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 264.8521. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Sec. 264.853. RULES
Sec. 264.854. MAXIMUM PAYMENT AMOUNT
Sec. 264.855. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AFTER AGE 18
Sec. 264.856. APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER L. PARENTAL CHILD SAFETY PLACEMENTS
Sec. 264.901. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 264.902. PARENTAL CHILD SAFETY PLACEMENT AGREEMENT
Sec. 264.903. CAREGIVER EVALUATION
Sec. 264.904. DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING CASE
Sec. 264.905. REMOVAL OF CHILD BY DEPARTMENT
Sec. 264.906. PLACEMENT PREFERENCE DURING CONSERVATORSHIP
Sec. 264.907. INCLUSIONS IN REPORTS OF PARENTAL CHILD SAFETY PLACEMENTS
CHAPTER 266.
MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CONSERVATORSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 266.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 266.002. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 266.003. MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT VICTIMS
Sec. 266.004. CONSENT FOR MEDICAL CARE
Sec. 266.0041. ENROLLMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Sec. 266.0042. CONSENT FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION
Sec. 266.0043. ASSUMPTION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY MEDICAL CONSENTERS
Sec. 266.005. FINDING ON HEALTH CARE CONSULTATION
Sec. 266.006. HEALTH PASSPORT
Sec. 266.007. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MEDICAL CARE
Sec. 266.008. EDUCATION PASSPORT
Sec. 266.009. PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE IN EMERGENCY
Sec. 266.010. CONSENT TO MEDICAL CARE BY FOSTER CHILD AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE
Sec. 266.011. MONITORING USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG
Sec. 266.012. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 266.013. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMISSION
TITLE 6. CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 301.
DISCOVERY PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 301.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 301.002. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 301.003. DRAFT EXPERT REPORTS AND DISCLOSURES PROTECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE
Sec. 301.051. REQUEST
Sec. 301.052. CONTENT
Sec. 301.053. RESPONSE
Sec. 301.054. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND TANGIBLE ITEMS
Sec. 301.055. WORK PRODUCT OBJECTION PROHIBITED
Sec. 301.056. CERTAIN RESPONSES NOT ADMISSIBLE
SUBCHAPTER C. DISCOVERY REGARDING TESTIFYING EXPERT WITNESSES
Sec. 301.101. PERMISSIBLE DISCOVERY METHODS
Sec. 301.102. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE
Sec. 301.103. DEPOSITION AVAILABILITY
Sec. 301.104. CONTENT OF ORAL DEPOSITIONS AND COURT-ORDERED REPORTS
Sec. 301.105. COURT-ORDERED REPORTS
Sec. 301.106. AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION OF DISCOVERY
Sec. 301.107. COST OF EXPERT WITNESSES
Sec. 301.108. EXPERT COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTED