Tex. Fam. Code § 162.026 · Subchapter A. ADOPTION OF A CHILD
REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of an adopted child may not transfer permanent physical custody of the child to any person who is not a relative or stepparent of the child or an adult who has a significant and long-standing relationship with the child unless:
(1) the parent, managing conservator, or guardian files a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction requesting a transfer of custody; and
(2) the court approves the petition.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 985 (H.B. 834), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.162.htm
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