Index

• Subtitle A. General Provisions (Chapters 101-111)

• Subtitle B. Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Chapters 151-162)

• Subtitle C. Judicial Resources and Services (Chapters 201-204)

• Subtitle D. Administrative Services (Chapters 231-234)

• Subtitle E. Protective Services (Chapters 261-266)

Subtitle A. General Provisions (Chapters 101-111)

• • 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. 101.029. STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER (see Subchapter F, Chapter 153 )

      • 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. 102.0035. STATEMENT TO CONFER STANDING

      • Sec. 102.004. STANDING FOR GRANDPARENT OR OTHER PERSON

      • 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 AND EXPENSES

  • SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION IN SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

    • CHAPTER 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS

      • 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 AND AMICUS ATTORNEY

      • Sec. 107.004. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD

      • Sec. 107.0045. DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM

      • Sec. 107.005. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF AMICUS ATTORNEY

      • 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

      • PART 1. APPOINTMENTS IN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

      • 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

      • PART 2. APPOINTMENTS IN SUITS OTHER THAN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

      • Sec. 107.021. DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENTS

      • Sec. 107.022. CERTAIN PROHIBITED APPOINTMENTS

      • Sec. 107.023. FEES IN SUITS OTHER THAN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

      • Sec. 107.031. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES

      • 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 A. COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION IN SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

      • Sec. 107.001. 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

      • 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

  • 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 (Chapters 151-162)

• 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. COSTS, FEES, 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

    • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 154.066. 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

  • 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

  • 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 AND COSTS

    • 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

• 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 COSTS AND FEES

    • 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 STAYSec. 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

• 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; COSTS

    • 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

    • 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. 161.209. COPY OF ORDER OF TERMINATION

    • Sec. 161.210. SEALING OF FILE

    • Sec. 161.211. DIRECT OR COLLATERAL ATTACK ON TERMINATION ORDER

• 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 FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

    • 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

  • SUBCHAPTER H. EMBRYO DONATION INFORMATION

    • Sec. 162.701. DEFINITIONS

    • Sec. 162.702. INFORMATION REGARDING EMBRYO DONATION

Subtitle C. Judicial Resources and Services (Chapters 201-204)

• 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. 201.105. 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 APPOINTMENT OF 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 (Chapters 231-234)

• 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

  • SUBCHAPTER B. SERVICES PROVIDED BY TITLE IV-D PROGRAM

    • Sec. 231.101. TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

    • 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. 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. 231.122. 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 COST 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. 232.0021. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION

  • 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. 233.016. 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. 234.002. 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

  • 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. Protective Services (Chapters 261-266)

• 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

    • 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. 261.3018. 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. 261.3025. CHILD SAFETY CHECK ALERT LIST PROGRESS REPORT

    • 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. 261.309. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATIONS

    • Sec. 261.310. INVESTIGATION STANDARDS

    • 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. 262.102. 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. 262.113. FILING SUIT WITHOUT TAKING POSSESSION OF CHILD

      • Sec. 262.1131. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BEFORE FULL ADVERSARY HEARING

      • 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. 262.2015. 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 PROHIBITED

    • SUBCHAPTER D. EMERGENCY POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN

      • Sec. 262.301. DEFINITIONS

      • Sec. 262.302. ACCEPTING POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN

      • 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

  • 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. 263.0021. NOTICE OF HEARING; PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE

      • 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. 263.103. 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. 263.402. 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

    • 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. 263.503. PLACEMENT REVIEW HEARINGS; PROCEDURE

      • 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. 264.1072. EDUCATIONAL STABILITY

      • Sec. 264.1075. ASSESSING NEEDS OF CHILD

      • Sec. 264.1076. MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED

      • 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. 264.122. 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. 264.1251. SUMMER INTERNSHIP PILOT PROGRAM

      • Sec. 264.1261. FOSTER CARE CAPACITY NEEDS PLAN

      • Sec. 264.128. SINGLE CHILD PLAN OF SERVICE INITIATIVE

      • Sec. 264.130. PREGNANCY AND PARENTING INFORMATION

    • 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

      • Sec. 264.155. REQUIRED 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. 264.169. PILOT PROGRAM FOR FAMILY-BASED SAFETY SERVICES

      • Sec. 264.170. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR AND RELATED PERSONNEL

    • 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. 264.204. 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 D. SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH

      • Sec. 264.301. SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

      • Sec. 264.302. EARLY YOUTH INTERVENTION SERVICES

    • 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

  • CHAPTER 265. PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

    • SUBCHAPTER A. PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

      • Sec. 265.001. DEFINITIONS

      • Sec. 265.002. PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES DIVISION

      • Sec. 265.003. CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS

      • Sec. 265.004. USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES

      • Sec. 265.0041. COLLABORATION WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

      • Sec. 265.005. STRATEGIC PLAN

      • Sec. 265.006. PROHIBITION ON USE OF AGENCY NAME OR LOGO

      • Sec. 265.007. IMPROVING PROVISION OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

      • Sec. 265.008. EVALUATION OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

    • SUBCHAPTER B. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS

      • Sec. 265.051. DEFINITIONS

      • Sec. 265.052. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS

      • Sec. 265.053. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER COSTS

      • Sec. 265.054. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION TRUST FUND ACCOUNT

      • Sec. 265.055. DEPARTMENT OPERATING FUND ACCOUNT

      • Sec. 265.056. CONTRIBUTIONS

      • Sec. 265.057. COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

    • SUBCHAPTER C. NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM

      • Sec. 265.101. DEFINITIONS

      • Sec. 265.102. OPERATION OF NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM

      • Sec. 265.103. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

      • Sec. 265.104. APPLICATION

      • Sec. 265.105. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AWARDING GRANTS

      • Sec. 265.106. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS

      • Sec. 265.107. USE OF AWARDED GRANT FUNDS

      • Sec. 265.108. STATE NURSE CONSULTANT

      • Sec. 265.109. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION; ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

      • Sec. 265.110. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING

    • SUBCHAPTER D. PARENTING EDUCATION

      • Sec. 265.151. PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

      • Sec. 265.152. OUTCOMES OF EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION

      • Sec. 265.153. EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION

      • Sec. 265.154. REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE

      • Sec. 265.155. RULES

  • 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. 266.005. 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