Professor Pamela E. George
Family Law -Fall, 1999
IMPORTANT/RELEVANT FAMILY CODE SECTIONS(1)
TITLE 1: THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE A - MARRIAGE
Chapter 1, General Provisions
Subchapter A. Definitions
§ 1.001 - Applicability of Definitions
§ 1.002 - Court
§ 1.003 - Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter B. Public Policy
§ 1.101 - Every Marriage Presumed Valid
§ 1.102 - Most Recent Marriage Presumed Valid
§ 1.103 - Persons Married Elsewhere
§ 1.104 - Capacity of Spouse
§ 1.105 - Joinder in Civil Suit
§ 1.106 - Criminal Conversation Not Authorized
§ 1.107 - Alienation of Affection Not Authorized
§ 1.108 - Promise or Agreement Must be In Writing
Chapter 2, The Marriage Relationship
Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License
§ 2.001 - Marriage License
§ 2.002 - Application for License
§ 2.003 - Application for License by Minor
§ 2.004 - Application Form
§ 2.005 - Proof of Identity & Age
§ 2.006 - Absent Applicant
§ 2.007 - Affidavit of Absent Applicant
§ 2.008 - Execution of Application by Clerk
§ 2.009 - Issuance of License [amended]
§ 2.010 - AIDS Information
§ 2.011 - Recording
§ 2.012 - Violation by County Clerk; Penalty
§ 2.013 - Premarital Education Requirements; Waiver
§ 2.014 - Family Trust Fund.
Subchapter B. Underage Applicants
§ 2.101 - General Age Requirement
§ 2.102 - Parental Consent for Underage Applicant
§ 2.103 - Court Order for Underage Applicant
Subchapter C. Ceremony & Return of License
§ 2.201 - Expiration of License
§ 2.202 - Persons Authorized to Conduct Ceremony
§ 2.203 - Ceremony
§ 2.204 - 72-Hour Waiting Period; Exceptions [amended]
§ 2.205 - Discrimination in Conducting Marriage Prohibited
§ 2.206 - Return of License; Penalty
§ 2.207 - Marriage Conducted After License Expired; Penalty
§ 2.208 - Recording & Delivery of License
§ 2.209 - Duplicate License
Subchapter D. Validity of Marriage
§ 2.301 - Fraud, Mistake, or Illegality in Obtaining License
§ 2.302 - Ceremony Conducted by Unauthorized Person
Subchapter E. Marriage Without Formalities
§ 2.401 - Proof of Informal Marriage
§ 2.402 - Declaration & Registration of Informal Marriage
§ 2.403 - Proof of Identity & Age
§ 2.404 - Recording of Declaration of Informal Marriage
§ 2.405 - Violation by County Clerk; Penalty
Subchapter F Rights & Duties of Spouses
§ 2.501 - Duty to Support
SUBTITLE B - PROPERTY RIGHT & LIABILITIES
Chapters 3, 4, 5
This will be covered in your Marital Property Class
SUBTITLE C - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Chapter 6. Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter A. Grounds for Divorce & Defenses
§ 6.001 - Insupportability
§ 6.002 - Cruelty
§ 6.003 - Adultery
§ 6.004 - Conviction of a Felony
§ 6.005 - Abandonment
§ 6.006 - Living Apart
§ 6.007 - Confinement in Mental Hospital
§ 6.008 - Defenses
Subchapter B. Grounds for Annulment
§ 6.101 - Annulment of Marriage of Person Under Age 14
§ 6.102 - Annulment of Marriage of Person Under Age 18
§ 6.103 - Underage Annulment Barred by Adulthood
§ 6.104 - Discretionary Annulment of Underage Marriage
§ 6.105 - Under Influence of Alcohol or Narcotics
§ 6.106 - Impotency
§ 6.107 - Fraud, Duress, Force
§ 6.108 - Mental Incompetency
§ 6.109 - Concealed Divorce
§ 6.110 - Marriage Less Than 72 Hours After Issuance of License
§ 6.111 - Death of Party to Voidable Marriage
Subchapter C. Declaring a Marriage Void
§ 6.201 - Consanguinity
§ 6.202 - Marriage During Existence of Prior Marriage
§ 6.203 - Certain Void Marriages Validated
Subchapter D. Jurisdiction, Venue & Residence Qualifications
§ 6.301 - Residence - General Rule for Divorce Suit
§ 6.302 - Suit for Divorce by Nonresident Spouse
§ 6.303 - Absence on Public Service
§ 6.304 - Armed Forces Personnel Not Previously Residents
§ 6.305 - Acquiring Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Respondent
§ 6.306 - Jurisdiction to Annul Marriage
§ 6.307 - Jurisdiction to Declare Marriage Void
§ 6.308 - Exercising Partial Jurisdiction
Subchapter E. Filing Suit
§ 6.401 - Caption
§ 6.402 - Pleadings
§ 6.403 - Answer
§ 6.4035-Waiver of Service
§ 6.404 - Statement on Alternate Dispute Resolution [amended]
§ 6.405 - Protective Order
§ 6.406 - Mandatory Joinder of SAPCR
§ 6.407 - SAPCR to be Transferred to Divorce Court
§ 6.408 - Service of Citation
§ 6.409 - Citation by Publication
Subchapter F. Temporary Orders
§ 6.501 - Temporary Restraining Order [amended]
§ 6.502 - Temporary Injunction & Other Temporary Orders
§ 6.503 - Affidavit, Verified Pleading & Bond Not Required
§ 6.504 - Protective Orders
§ 6.505 - Counseling
§ 6.506 - Contempt
§ 6.507 - Interlocutory Appeal
Subchapter G. Alternative Dispute Resolution
§ 6.601 - Arbitration Procedures
§ 6.602 - Mediation Procedures [amended]
Subchapter H. Trial & Appeal
§ 6.701 - Failure to Answer
§ 6.702 - Waiting Period
§ 6.703 - Jury
§ 6.704 - Testimony of Husband or Wife
§ 6.705 - Testimony by Marriage Counselor
§ 6.706 - Change of Name
§ 6.707 - Transfers & Debts Pending Decree
§ 6.708 - Costs
§ 6.709 - Temporary Orders During Appeal
§ 6.710 - Copy of Decree
Subchapter I. Remarriage
§ 6.801 - Remarriage
§ 6.802 - Waiver of Prohibition Against Remarriage
Chapter 7. Award of Marital Property
Covered in your Marital Property Class
Chapter 8. Maintenance
§ 8.001 - Definition
§ 8.002 - Eligibility for Maintenance [amended]
§ 8.003 - Factors in Determining Maintenance
§ 8.004 - Presumption
§ 8.005 - Duration of Maintenance Order
§ 8.006 - Amount of Maintenance
§ 8.007 - Termination
§ 8.008 - Modification
§ 8.009 - Enforcement of Maintenance Order
§ 8.010 - Putative Spouse
§ 8.011 - Unmarried Cohabitants
Chapter 9. Post Decree Proceedings.
Covered in your Marital Property Class
TITLE 2: CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY
SUBTITLE A - LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY
Chapter 31, Removal of Disabilities of Minority
§ 31.001 - Requirements
§ 31.002 - Requisites of Petition; Verification
§ 31.003 - Venue
§ 31.004 - Guardian ad Litem
§ 31.005 - Order [amended]
§ 31.006 - Effect of General Removal
§ 31.007 - Registration of Order of Another State or Nation
Chapter 32, Consent to Treatment of Child by Non-Parent or Child
Subchapter A. Consent to Medical, Psychological, and Surgical Treatment
§ 32.001 - Consent by Non-Parent
§ 32.002 - Consent Form
§ 32.003 - Consent to treatment by Child
§ 32.004 - Consent to Counseling
§ 32.005 - Examination Without Consent of Abuse or Neglect of Child
Subchapter B. Immunization
§ 32.101 - Who may Consent to Immunization of Child
§ 32.102 - Informed Consent to Immunization of Child
§ 32.103 - Limited Liability for Immunization
Subchapter C. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 32.201 - Emergency Shelter for Minor Mothers
Chapter 33, Notice of Abortion
§ 33.001 - Definitions
§ 33.002 - Parental Notice
§ 33.003 - Judicial Approval
§ 33.004 - Appeal
§ 33.005 - Affidavit of Physician
§ 33.006 - Guardian Ad Litem
§ 33.007 - Costs Paid by State.
§ 33.008 - Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance.
§ 33.009 - Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
§ 33.010 - Confidentiality
§ 33.011 - Information Relating to Judicial Bypass.
SUBTITLE B - PARENTAL LIABILITY
Chapter 41, Liability of Parents for Conduct of Child
§ 41.001 - Liability
§ 41.002 - Limit of Damages
§ 41.0025 - Liability for Property Damage to Inn or Hotel
§ 41.003 - Venue
Chapter 42, Civil Liability for Interference with Possessory Interest in Child
§ 42.001 - Definitions
§ 42.002 - Liability for Interference with Possessory Right
§ 42.003 - Aiding or Assisting Interference with Possessory Right § 42.004 - Notice [repealed]
§ 42.005 - Venue
§ 42.006 - Damages
§ 42.007 - Affirmative Defenses [amended]
§ 42.008 - Remedies Not Affected
§ 42.009 - Frivolous Suit
Chapter 45, Change of Name
Subchapter A. Change of Name of Child
§ 45.001 - Who May File; Venue
§ 45.002 - Requirements of Petition [amended]
§ 45.003 - Citation
§ 45.004 - Order
§ 45.005 - Liabilities and Rights Unaffected
Subchapter B. Change of Name of Adult
§ 45.101 - Who May File; Venue
§ 45.102 - Requirements of Petition
§ 45.103 - Order
§ 45.104 - Change of Name in Divorce Suit
§ 45.105 - Change of Name Certificate [amended]
TITLE 3: JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE
Covered in Juvenile Justice Class or Seminar
TITLE 4: PROTECTION OF THE FAMILY
SUBTITLE A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 71. Definitions
§ 71.001 - Applicability of Definitions
§ 71.002 - Court
§ 71.003 - Family
§ 71.004 - Family Violence
§ 71.005 - Household
§ 71.006 - Member of a Household
§ 71.007 - Prosecuting Attorney
§ 71.008 - Protective Order from Another Jurisdiction
SUBTITLE B - PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Chapter 81. General Provisions
§ 81.001 - Entitlement to Protective Order
§ 81.002 - No Fee for Applicant
§ 81.003 - Fees & Cost Paid by party Found to Have Committed Family Violence
§ 81.004 - Contempt for Nonpayment of Fee
§ 81.005 - Attorney's Fees
§ 81.006 - Payment of Attorney's Fees
§ 81.007 - Prosecuting Attorney
§ 81.0075 - Representation by Prosecuting Attorney in Certain Subsequent Actions
§ 81.008 - Relief Cumulative
Chapter 82. Applying for Protective Order
Subchapter A. Application for Protective Order
§ 82.001 - Application
§ 82.002 - Who May File Application
§ 82.003 - Venue
§ 82.004 - Contents of Application
§ 82.005 - Application Filed During Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or SAPCR
§ 82.006 - Application Filed After Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
§ 82.007 - Application Filed for Child Subject to Continuing Jurisdiction
§ 82.008 - Application Filed After Expiration of Former Protective Order [amended]
§ 82.0085-Application Filed Before Expiration of Previously Rendered Protective Order. [new]
§ 82.009 - Application for Temporary Ex Parte Order
Subchapter B. Pleadings by Respondent
§ 82.021 - Answer
§ 82.022 - Request by Respondent for Protective Order
Subchapter C. Notice of Application for Protective Order
§ 82.041 - Contents of Notice Application
§ 82.042 - Issuance of Notice Application
§ 82.043 - Service of Notice Application
Chapter 83. Temporary Ex Parte Order
§ 83.001 - Requirements for Temporary Ex Parte Order
§ 83.002 - Duration of Order; Extension
§ 83.003 - Bond Not Required
§ 83.004 - Motion to Vacate
§ 83.005 - Conflicting Orders
§ 83.006 - Exclusion of Party from Residence
§ 83.007 - Recess of Hearing to Contact Respondent
Chapter 84. Hearing
§ 84.001 - Time Set for Hearing
§ 84.002 - Extended Time for Hearing in District Court in Certain Counties
§ 84.003 - Hearing Rescheduled for Failure of Service
§ 84.004 - Hearing Rescheduled for Insufficient Notice
§ 84.005 - Legislative Continuance [new]
Chapter 85. Issuance of Protective Order
Subchapter A. Findings & Orders
§ 85.001 - Required Findings & Orders
§ 85.002 - Exception for Violation of Expired Protective Order
§ 85.003 - Separate Protective Orders Required
§ 85.004 - Protective Order in Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
§ 85.005 - Agreed Order
§ 85.006 - Default Order
§ 85.007 - Confidentiality of Certain Information
§ 85.008 - Repealed
§ 85.009 - Order Valid until Superseded
Subchapter B. Contents of Protective Order
§ 85.021 - Requirements of Order Applying to Any Party
§ 85.022 - Requirements of Order Applying to Person Who Committed Family Violence [amended]
§ 85.023 - Effect on Property Rights
§ 85.024 - Enforcement of Counseling Requirement
§ 85.025 - Duration of Protective Order [amended]
§ 85.026 - Warning on Protective Order [amended]
Subchapter C. Delivery of Protective Order
§ 85.041 - Delivery to Respondent
§ 85.042 - Delivery of Order to Other Persons [amended]
Subchapter D. Relationship Between Protective Order and Suit for Dissolution of Marriage and SAPCR
§ 85.061 - Dismissal of Application Prohibited; Subsequently Filed Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or SAPCR
§ 85.062 - Application Filed When Suit for Dissolution of Marriage Or SAPCR Pending
§ 85.063 - Application Filed after Final Order Rendered in Suit for Dissolution of Marriage or SAPCR
§ 85.064 - Transfer of Protective Order
§ 85.065 - Effect of Transfer
Chapter 86. Law Enforcement Duties Relating to Protective Orders
§ 86.001 - Adoption of Procedures by Law Enforcement Agency
§ 86.002 - Duty to Provide Information to Firearms Dealers
§ 86.003 - Court Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Under Temporary Order
§ 86.004 - Court Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Under Final Order
§ 86.005 - Protective Order From Another Jurisdiction
Chapter 87. Modification of Protective Orders
§ 87.001 - Modification of Protective Order
§ 87.002 - Modification May Not Extend Duration of Order [amended]
§ 87.003 - Notification of Motion to Modify
§ 87.004 - Change of Address or Telephone Number
Chapter 88. Protective Order from Another Jurisdiction
§ 88.001 - Full Faith & Credit of Protective Order from Another Jurisdiction
§ 88.002 - Presumption of Validity
§ 88.003 - Affirmative Defense
§ 88.004 - Enforcement of an Order
SUBTITLE C - REPORTING FAMILY VIOLENCE
Chapter 91. Reporting Family Violence
§ 91.001 - Definitions
§ 91.002 - Reporting by Witnesses Encouraged
§ 91.003 - Information Provided by Medical Professionals
§ 91.004 - Application of Subtitle
Chapter 92. Immunity
§ 92.001 - Immunity
TITLE 5: THE PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP &
THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 101. Definitions
§§ 101.001 - 101.035 ( be familiar with these definitions)
Chapter 102. Filing Suit
§ 102.001 - Suit Authorized; Scope of Suit
§ 102.002 - Commencement of Suit
§ 102.003 - General Standing to File Suit [amended]
§ 102.004 - Standing for Grandparent [amended]
§ 102.005 - Standing to Request Termination and Adoption
§ 102.006 - Limitations on Standing
§ 102.007 - Standing of Title IV-D Agency
§ 102.008 - Contents of Petition
§ 102.0085 - Statement of Alternative Dispute Resolution [amended]
§ 102.009 - Service of Citation [amended]
§ 102.010 - Service of Citation by Publication
§ 102.011 - Acquiring Jurisdiction over Nonresident
§ 102.012 - Exercising Partial Jurisdiction [amended]
§ 102.013 - Docketing Requirements
Chapter 103. Venue & Transfer of Original Proceedings
§ 103.001 - Venue for Original Suit [amended]
§ 103.002 - Transfer of Original Proceedings Within State [amended]
§ 103.003 - Transfer of Original Suit Within State When Party or Child Resides Outside State
Chapter 104. Evidence
§ 104.001 - Rules of Evidence
§ 104.002 - Prerecorded Statement of Child
§ 104.003 - Prerecorded Videotaped Testimony of Child
§ 104.004 - Remote Televised Broadcast of Testimony of Child
§ 104.005 - Substitution for In-Court Testimony of Child
§ 104.006 - Hearsay Statement of Child Abuse Victim
Chapter 105. Settings, Hearings & Orders
§ 105.001 - Temporary orders Before Final Order [amended]
§ 105.002 - Jury [amended]
§ 105.003 - Procedure for Contested Hearing
§ 105.004 - Preferential Setting
§ 105.005 - Findings
§ 105.006 - Contents of Final Order [amended]
§ 105.007 - Compliance With Order Requiring Notice of Change of Required Information
§ 105.008 - Record of Support Order for State Case Registry
§ 105.009 - Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course
Chapter 106. Costs & Attorney's Fees
§ 106.001 - Costs
§ 106.002 - Attorney's Fees
Chapter 107. Special Appointments & Social Studies
Subchapter A. Guardian Ad Litem Representation
§ 107.001 - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 107.002 - Powers & Duties of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 107.003 - Immunity
§ 107.006 - Guardian ad Litem & Attorney Ad Litem Pool: Qualifications
Subchapter B. Attorney Ad Litem
§ 107.011 - Discretionary Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem
§ 107.012 - Mandatory Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Child
§ 107.013 - Mandatory Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Parent
§ 107.0135- Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem Not Required; Certain Cases [amended]
§ 107.014 - Powers & Duties of Attorney Ad Litem [amended]
§ 107.015 - Attorney Ad Litem Fees [amended]
§ 107.016 - Continued Representation
Subchapter C. Other Court Appointments
§ 107.031 - Volunteer Advocates [amended]
Subchapter B. Social Study
§ 107.051 - Order for Social Study [amended]
§ 107.052 - Standards for Conducting Social Study
§ 107.053 - Prospective Adoptive Parents to Receive Copy
§ 107.054 - Report Filed with Court
§ 107.055 - Introduction of Report at Trial
§ 107.056 - Preparation Fee
Chapter 108. Central Record File; Vital Statistics
§ 108.001 - Transmittal of Records of Suit by Clerk [amended]
§ 108.002 - Dissolution of Marriage Records Maintained by Clerk
§ 108.003 - Transmittal of information Regarding Adoption [amended]
§ 108.004 - Transmittal of Files on Loss of Jurisdiction
§ 108.005 - Adoption Records Received by Bureau of Vital Statistics [amended]
§ 108.006 - Fees
§ 108.007 - Microfilm
§ 108.008 - Filing Information After Determination of paternity [amended]
§ 108.009 - Birth Certificate
§ 108.110 - Release of Information by Bureau of Vital Statistics
Chapter 109. Appeals
§ 109.001 - Temporary Orders During Pendency of Appeal
§ 109.002 - Appeal [amended]
§ 109.003 - Payment of Statement of Facts
Chapter 110. Court Fees
§ 110.001 - General Rule
§ 110.002 - Filing Fees & Deposits
§ 110.003 - No Separate or Additional Filing Fee
§ 110.004 - Fee for Issuing and Delivering Withholding Order or Writ
§ 110.005 - Transfer Fee
§ 110.006 - Domestic Relations Office Fees [amended]
Chapter 111. Guidelines for Possession and Child Support
§ 111.001 - Review of Guidelines
§ 111.002 - Guidelines Supersede Court Rules
§ 111.003 - Posting Guidelines
SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP Chapter 151. The Parent-Child Relationship
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 151.001 - Relation of Child to Mother & Father
§ 151.002 - Presumption of Paternity [amended]
§ 151.003 - Rights & Duties of Parent
§ 151.004 - Rights of a Living Child After an Abortion or Premature Birth
§ 151.005 - Limitation on State Agency Action.
Subchapter B. Assisted Conception
§ 151.101 - Artificial Insemination
§ 151.102 - Oocyte Donation
§ 151.103 - Embryo Donation
Chapter 152. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Subchapter A. Application and Construction
§ 152.001 - Application and Construction
§ 152.002 - Conflicts Between Provisions
Subchapter B. General Provisions
§ 152.101 - Short title
§ 152.102 - Definitions
§ 152.103 - Proceedings Governed by Other Law
§ 152.104 - Application to Indian Tribes
§ 152.105 - International Application of Chapter
§ 152.106 - Effect of Child Custody Determination
§ 152.107 - Priority
§ 152.108 - Notice to Persons Outside State
§ 152.109 - Appearance and Limited Immunity.
§ 152.110 - Communication Between Courts.
§ 152.111 - Taking Testimony in Another State
§ 152.012 - Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Record
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction
§ 152.201 - Initial Child Custody Jurisdiction
§ 152.202 - Exclusive Continuing Jurisdiction
§ 152.203 - Jurisdiction to Modify Determination
§ 152.204 - Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction
§ 152.205 - Notice; Opportunity To Be Heard; Joinder
§ 152.206 - Simultaneous Proceedings.
§ 152.207 - Inconvenient Forum
§ 152.208 - Jurisdiction Declined by Reason of Conduct
§ 152.209 - Information to be Submitted to Court
§ 152.210 - Appearance of Parties and Child
Subchapter D. Enforcement
§ 152.301 - Definitions
§ 152.302 - Enforcement Under Hague Convention
§ 152.303 - Duty to Enforce
§ 152.304 - Temporary Visitation
§ 152.305 - Registration of Child Custody Determination
§ 152.306 - Enforcement of Registered Documents
§ 152.307 - Simultaneous Proceedings
§ 152.308 - Expedited Enforcement of Child Custody Determination
§ 152.309 - Service of Petition and Order
§ 152.310 - Hearing and Order
§ 152.311 - Warrant to Take Physical Custody of Child
§ 152.312 - Costs, Fees, and Expenses
§ 152.313 - Recognition and Enforcement
§ 152.314 - Appeals
§ 152.315 - Role of Prosecutor of Public Official
§ 152.316 - Role of Law Enforcement
§ 152.317 - Cost and Expenses
Chapter 153. Conservatorship, Possession, and Access
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 153.001 - Public Policy [amended]
§ 153.002 - Best Interest of Child
§ 153.003 - No Discrimination Based on Sex or Marital Status
§ 153.004 - History of Domestic Violence [amended]
§ 153.005 - Appointment of Sole or Joint Managing Conservator
§ 153.006 - Appointment of Possessory Conservator
§ 153.007 - Agreement Concerning Conservatorship
§ 153.008 - Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures [amended]
§ 153.009 - Child's Choice of Managing Conservator [amended]
§ 153.010 - Interview of Child in Chambers
§ 153.011 - Order for Family Counseling
§ 153.012 - Security Bond
§ 153.013 - Right to Privacy; Deletion of Personal Information in
Records
Subchapter B. Parent Appointed as Conservator: In General
§ 153.071 - Court to Specify Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed
a Conservator
§ 153.072 - Written Finding Required To Limit Parental Rights and
Duties
§ 153.073 - Rights of Parent at All Times
§ 153.074 - Rights and Duties During Period of Possession
§ 153.075 - Duties of Parent Not Appointed Conservator
§ 153.076 - Parent's Duty To Provide Information [amended]
Subchapter C. Parent Appointed as Sole or Joint Managing Conservator
§ 153.131 - Presumption that Parent To Be Appointed Managing
Conservator
§ 153.132 - Written Finding Required To Limit Parental Rights and
Duties
§ 153.133 - Agreement for Joint Managing Conservatorship [amended]
§ 153.134 - Court-Ordered Joint Conservatorship [amended]
§ 153.135 - Equal Possession Not Required
§ 153.136 - Court Designation of Primary Residence
§ 153.137 - Guidelines for the Possession of Child by Parent Named
As Joint Managing Conservator
§ 153.138 - Child Support Order Affecting Joint Conservators
§ 153.139 - [repealed]
Subchapter D. Parent Appointed as Possessory Conservator
§ 153.191 - Presumption that Parent To Be Appointed Possessory
Conservator
§ 153.192 - Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed Possessory
Conservator
§ 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
§ 153.251 - Policy and General Application of Guidelines
§ 153.252 - Rebuttable Presumption
§ 153.253 - Standard Possession Order Inappropriate or Unworkable
§ 153.254 - Child Less than Three Years of Age
§ 153.255 - Agreement
§ 153.256 - Factors for Court To Consider
§ 153.257 - Means of Travel
§ 153.258 - Request for Findings When Order Varies from Standard
Order
Subchapter F. Standard Possession Order
§ 153.311 - Mutual Agreement or Specified Terms for Possession
§ 153.312 - Parents Who Reside 100 Miles or Less Apart [amended]
§ 153.313 - Parents Who Reside Over 100 Miles Apart.[amended]
§ 153.314 - Holiday Possession Unaffected by Distance Parents
Reside Apart
§ 153.315 - Weekend Possession Extended by Holiday
§ 153.316 - General Terms and Conditions
§ 153.317 - Alternative Possession Times
Subchapter G. Appointment of Nonparent as Conservator
§ 153.371 - Rights and Duties of Nonparent Appointed as Sole
Managing Conservator [amended]
§ 153.372 - Nonparent Appointed as Joint Managing Conservator
§ 153.3721-Access to Certain Records by Nonparent Joint Managing Conservator
§ 153.373 - Voluntary Surrender of Possession Rebuts Parental
Presumption
§ 153.374 - Designation of Managing Conservator in Affidavit of
Relinquishment
§ 153.375 - Annual Report by Nonparent Managing Conservator
§ 153.376 - Rights and Duties of Nonparent Possessory Conservator
§ 153.377 - Access to Child's Records
Subchapter H. Rights of Grandparent
§ 153.431 - Grandparental Appointment as Managing Conservators
§ 153.432 - Suit for Access
§ 153.433 - Possession of and Access to Grandchild
§ 153.434 - Limitation on Right to Request Access.[amended]
Chapter 154. Child Support
Subchapter A. Court-Ordered Child Support
§ 154.001 - Support of Child [amended]
§ 154.002 - Child Support Through High School Graduation [amended]
§ 154.003 - Manner of Payment
§ 154.004 - Place of Payment [amended]
§ 154.005 - Payments of Support Obligation by Trust
§ 154.006 - Termination of Duty of Support [amended]
§ 154.007 - Order to Withhold Child Support From Income
§ 154.008 - Provision for Health Insurance Coverage
§ 154.009 - Retroactive Child Support
§ 154.010 - No Discrimination Based on Marital Status of Parents or
Sex
§ 154.011 - Support Not Conditioned on Possession or Access
§ 154.012 - Support Paid After Termination of Support Order.
Subchapter B. Computing Net Resources Available for
Payment of Child Support
§ 154.061 - Computing Net Monthly Income
§ 154.062 - Net Resources
§ 154.063 - Party to Furnish Information
§ 154.064 - Health Insurance for Child Presumptively Provided by
Obligor
§ 154.065 - Self-Employment Income
§ 154.066 - Intentional Unemployment or Underemployment
§ 154.067 - Deemed Income
§ 154.068 - Wage and Salary Presumption
§ 154.069 - Net Resources of Spouse
§ 154.070 - Child Support Received by Obligor
Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines
§ 154.121 - Guidelines for the Support of a Child
§ 154.122 - Application of Guidelines Rebuttably Presumed in Best
Interest of Child
§ 154.123 - Additional Factors for Court to Consider
§ 154.124 - Agreement Concerning Support
§ 154.125 - Application of Guidelines to Net Resources of $6,000
Or Less
§ 154.126 - Application of ;Guidelines to Net Resources of More
Than $6,000 Monthly
§ 154.127 - Partial Termination of Support Obligation
§ 154.128 - Computing Support for Children in More than One
Household
§ 154.129 - Alternative Method of Computing Support for Children
in More than One Household
§ 154.130 - Findings in Child Support Order
§ 154.131 - Application of Guidelines to Retroactive Support
§ 154.132 - Application of Guidelines to Children of Certain Disabled Obligors.
Subchapter D. Medical Support for Child
§ 154.181 - Medical Support Order
§ 154.182 - Health Insurance
§ 154.183 - Health Insurance Additional Support Duty of Obligor
§ 154.184 - Effect of Order
§ 154.185 - Parent to Furnish Information
§ 154.186 - Notice to Employer Concerning Medical Support
§ 154.187 - Duties of Employer
§ 154.188 - Failure to Provide Required Health Insurance
§ 154.189 - Notice of Termination or Lapse of Insurance Coverage
§ 154.190 - Reenrolling Child for Insurance Coverage
§ 154.191 - Remedy Not Exclusive
§ 154.192 -Cancellation or Elimination of Insurance Coverage for
Child
§ 154.193 - Medical Support Order not Qualified
Subchapter E. Local Child Support Registry
§ 154.241 - Local Registry
§ 154.242 - Payment or Transfer of Child Support Payments by
Electronic Funds Transfer [amended]
§ 154.243 - Production of Child Support Payment Record [amended]
Subchapter F. Support for a Minor or Adult Disabled Child
§ 154.301 - Definitions
§ 154.302 - Court-Ordered Support for Disabled Child
§ 154.303 - Standing to Sue
§ 154.304 - General Procedure
§ 154.305 - Specific Procedures
§ 154.306 - Amount of Support After Age 18
§ 154.307 - Modification and Enforcement
§ 154.308 - Remedy Not Exclusive
§ 154.309 - Possession of or Access to Adult Disabled Child
Chapter 155. Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction; Transfer
Subchapter A. Continuing Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 155.001 - Acquiring Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction [amended]
§ 155.002 - Retaining Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction [amended]
§ 155.003 - Exercise of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 155.004 - Loss of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 155.005 - Jurisdiction Pending Transfer
Subchapter B. Identification of Court of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 155.101 - Request for Identification of Court of Continuing,
Exclusive Jurisdiction [amended]
§ 155.102 - Dismissal
§ 155.103 - Reliance of Bureau of Vital Statistics Information
§ 155.104 - Voidable Order
Subchapter C. Transfer of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 155.201 - Mandatory Transfer [amended]
§ 155.202 - Discretionary Transfer
§ 155.203 - Determining County of Child's Residence
§ 155.204 - Procedure for Transfer [amended]
§ 155.205 - Transfer of Child Support Registry [amended]
§ 155.206 - Effect of Transfer
§ 155.207 - Transfer of Court Files
Subchapter D. Transfer of Proceedings Within the State
When Party or Child Resides Outside the State
§ 155.301 - Authority To Transfer
Chapter 156. Child Support
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 156.001 - Orders Subject to Modification
§ 156.002 - Who Can File
§ 156.003 - Notice [amended]
§ 156.004 - Procedure
§ 156.005 - Frivolous Filing of Suit for Modification
§ 156.006- Temporary Orders [amended]
Subchapter B. Modification of Sole Managing Conservatorship
§ 156.101 - Grounds for Modification of Sole Managing
Conservatorship [amended]
§ 156.102 - Modification of Sole Managing Conservatorship Within
One Year of Order
§ 156.103 - Voluntary Relinquishment
§ 156.104 - Modification from Sole Managing Conservatorship to
Joint Managing Conservatorship
§ 156.105 - Statutory Change of Circumstance
Subchapter C. Modification of Joint Managing Conservatorship
§ 156.201 - Written Agreement to Modify Joint Managing
Conservatorship
§ 156.202 - Modification of Terms and Conditions
§ 156.203 - Modification from Joint Managing Conservatorship to
Sole Managing Conservatorship
Subchapter D. Modification of Possession of or Access to Child
§ 156.301 - Grounds for Modification of Possession and Access [amended]
§ 156.302 - Effect of Guidelines
§ 156.303 - Increased Expenses Because of Change Of Residence
§ 156.304 - Modification of Order on Conviction for Child Abuse
Subchapter E. Modification of Child Support
§ 156.401 - Grounds for Modification of Child Support [amended]
§ 156.402 - Effect of Guidelines [amended]
§ 156.403 - Voluntary Additional Support
§ 156.404 - Net Resources of New Spouse
§ 156.405 - Change in Lifestyle
§ 156.406- Use of Guidelines for Children in More than One
Household [amended]
§ 156.407 - Assignment of Child Support Right
§ 156.408- Modification of Support Order Rendered by Another
State
§ 156.409 - Change in Physical Possession.
Chapter 157. Enforcement
Subchapter A. Pleadings & Defenses
§ 157.001 - Motion for Enforcement
§ 157.002 - Contents of Motion
§ 157.003 - Joinder of Claims and Remedies; No Election of
Remedies [amended]
§ 157.004 - Time Limitations; Enforcement of Possession
§ 157.005 - Time Limitations; Enforcement of Child Support [amended]
§ 157.006 - Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement
§ 157.007 - Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of
Possession or Access
§ 157.008 - Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of
Child Support
Subchapter B. Procedure
§ 157.061 - Setting Hearing
§ 157.062 - Notice of Hearing
§ 157.063 - Appearance
§ 157.064 - Special Exception
§ 157.065 - Notice of Hearing, First Class Mail
§ 157.066- Failure to Appear
Subchapter C. Failure to Appear; Bond or Security
§ 157.101 - Bond or Security for Release of Respondent
§ 157.102 - Capias; Duty of Law Enforcement Officials [amended]
§ 157.103 - Capias Fee
§ 157.104 - Conditional Release
§ 157.105 - Release Hearing
§ 157.106 - Cash Bond as Support
§ 157.107 - Appearance Bond or Security Other than Cash Bond as
Support
§ 157.108 - Cash Bond as Property of Respondent
§ 157.109 - Security for Compliance with Order
§ 157.110 - Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply with Order
§ 157.111 - Forfeiture Not Defense to Contempt
§ 157.112 - Joinder of Forfeiture and Contempt Proceedings
§ 157.113 - Application of Bond Pending Writ
§ 157.114 - Failure to Appear
§ 157.115 - Default Judgment
Subchapter D. Hearing & Enforcement Order
§ 157.161 - Record
§ 157.162 - Proof
§ 157.163 - Appointment of Attorney
§ 157.164 - Payment of Appointed Attorney
§ 157.165 - Probation of Contempt Order [amended]
§ 157.166 - Contents of Enforcement Order [amended]
§ 157.167 - Respondent To Pay Attorney's Fees and Costs [amended]
§ 157.168 - Additional Period of Possession or Access [amended]
Subchapter E. Community Supervision
§ 157.211 - Conditions of Community Supervision [amended]
§ 157.212 - Term of Community Supervision [amended]
§ 157.213 - Community Supervision Fees
§ 157.214 - Motion To Revoke Community Supervision
§ 157.215 - Arrest for Alleged Violation of Community Supervision
§ 157.216 - Hearing on Motion To Revoke Community Supervision
§ 157.217 - Discharge From Community Supervision
Subchapter F. Judgment & Interest
§ 157.261 - Unpaid Child Support as Judgment
§ 157.262 - Reduction of Arrearages
§ 157.263 - Confirmation of Arrearages
§ 157.264 - Enforcement by Income Withholding
§ 157.265 - Accrual of Interest on Child Support [amended]
§ 157.266 - Date of Delinquency [amended]
§ 157.267 - Interest Enforced as Child Support
§ 157.268- Application of Child Support Payment
§ 157.269 - Retention of Jurisdiction [amended]
Subchapter G. Child Support Lien
§ 157.311 - Definitions
§ 157.312 - General Provisions
§ 157.313 - Contents of Lien Notice
§ 157.314 - Filing Lien Notice or Abstract of Judgment
§ 157.315 - Recording and Indexing Lien [amended]
§ 157.316 - Perfection of Child Support Lien
§ 157.317 - Property to Which Lien Attaches [amended]
§ 157.318 - Duration and Effect of Child Support Lien
§ 157.319 - Effect of Lien Notice
§ 157.320 - Priority of Lien as to Real Property
§ 157.321 - Discretionary Release of Lien
§ 157.323 - Mandatory Release of Lien
§ 157.324 - Foreclosure or Suit To Determine Arrearages
§ 157.325- Release of Excess Funds to Debtor or Obligor
§ 157.326 - Interest of Obligor's spouse
Subchapter H. Habeas Corpus
§ 157.371 - Jurisdiction
§ 157.372 - Return of Child
§ 157.373 - Relator Relinquished Possession; Temporary Orders
§ 157.374 - Welfare of Child
§ 157.375 - Immunity to Civil Process
§ 157.376 - No Existing Order
Subchapter I. Clarification of Orders
§ 157.421 - Clarifying Nonspecific Order
§ 157.422 - Procedure
§ 157.423 - Substantive Change Not Enforceable
§ 157.424 - Relation to Motion for Contempt
§ 157.425 - Order Not Retroactive
§ 157.426 - Time Allowed to Comply
Chapter 158. Withholding from Earnings for Child Support
Subchapter A. Income Withholding Required; General Provisions
§ 158.001 - Income Withholding; General Rule
§ 158.002 - Suspension of Income Withholding
§ 158.003 - Withholding for Arrearages in Addition to Current
Support [amended]
§ 158.004 - Withholding for Arrearages when No Current Support
Is Due [amended]
§ 158.005 - Withholding To Satisfy Judgment for Arrearages
Withholding
§ 158.006 - Income Withholding in Title IV-D Suites
§ 158.007 - Extension of Repayment Schedule by Court or
Title IV-D Agency; Unreasonable Hardship [amended]
§ 158.008 - Priority of Withholding
§ 158.009 - Maximum Amount Withheld From Earnings
§ 158.010 - Order or Writ Binding on Employer doing Business in
State
§ 158.011 - Voluntary Withholding by Obligor
Subchapter B. Procedure
§ 158.101 - Applicability of Procedure
§ 158.102 - Time Limitations [amended]
§ 158.103 - Contents of Order or Judicial Writ of Withholding [amended]
§ 158.104 - Request for Issuance of Order of Judicial Writ of Withholding
§ 158.105 - Issuance and Delivery of Order or Writ of Withholding
[amended]
§ 158.106 - Forms for Income Withholding [amended]
§ 158.107 - [repealed]
Subchapter C. Rights & Duties of Employer
§ 158.201 - Order or Writ Binding on Employer
§ 158.202 - Effective Date of and Duration of Withholding
§ 158.203 - Remitting Withheld Payments [amended]
§ 158.204 - Employer May Deduct Fee from Earnings [amended]
§ 158.205 - Hearing Requested by Employer
§ 158.206 - Liability and Obligation of Employer for Payments
[amended]
§ 158.207 - Employer Receiving More than One Order or Writ
§ 158.208 - Employer May Combine Amounts Withheld
§ 158.209 - Employers's Penalty for Discriminatory Hiring or
Discharge
§ 158.210 - Fine for Noncompliance [amended]
§ 158.211 - Notice of Termination of Employment and of New
Employment [amended]
§ 158.212 - Improper Payment
Subchapter D. Judicial Writ of Withholding Issued by Clerk
§ 158.301 - Notice of Application for Judicial Writ of Withholding;
Filing
§ 158.302 - Contents of Notice of Application for Judicial Writ of
Withholding
§ 158.303 - Interstate Request for Income Withholding
§ 158.304 - Additional Arrearages
§ 158.305 - [repealed]
§ 158.306 - Delivery of Notice of Application for Judicial Writ of
Withholding; Time of Delivery
§ 158.307 - Motion to Stay Issuance of Writ of Withholding
§ 158.308 - Effect of Filing Motion To Stay
§ 158.309 - Hearing on Motion To Stay
§ 158.310 - Special Exceptions
§ 158.311 - Arrearages
§ 158.312 - Request for Issuance and Delivery of Writ of
Withholding [amended]
§ 158.313 - Issuance and Delivery of Writ of Withholding
§ 158.314 - Contents of Writ of Withholding
§ 158.315 - Extension of Repayment Schedule by Party;
Unreasonable Hardship
§ 158.316 -Payment of Amount To Be Withheld
§ 158.317- Failure to Receive Notice of Application for Judicial
Writ of Withholding
§ 158.318 -[omitted]
§ 158.319- Issuance and Delivery of Judicial Writ of Withholding
To Subsequent Employer
Subchapter E. Modification, Reduction, or Termination of Withholding
§ 158.401 - Modifications to or Termination of Withholding by Title
IV-D Agency
§ 158.402 - Agreement by Parties Regarding Amount or Duration of
Withholding
§ 158.403 - Modifications to or Termination of Withholding in
Voluntary Withholding Cases
§ 158.404 - Delivery of Order of Reduction or Termination of
Withholding
§ 158.405 - Liability of Employers
Subchapter F. Administrative Writ of Withholding in Title IV-D Cases
§ 158.501 - Issuance of Administrative Writ of Withholding by Title IV-D Agency [amended]
§ 158.502 - When Administrative Writ of Withholding May Be
Issued [amended]
§ 158.503 - Delivery of Administrative Writ to Employer; Filing
With Court [amended]
§ 158.504 - Contents of Administrative Writ of Withholding [amended]
§ 158.505 - Notice to Obligor [amended]
§ 158.506 - Contest by Obligor To Administrative Writ of
Withholding [amended]
§ 158.507 - Administrative Writ Terminating Withholding
§ 158.508 - Interstate Request for Income Withholding
Chapter 159. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Subchapter A. Conflicts Between Provisions
§ 159.001 - Conflicts Between Provisions
Subchapter B. General Provisions
§ 159.101 - Definitions
§ 159.102 - Tribunal of State
§ 159.103 - Remedies Cumulative
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction
§ 159.201 - Bases for Jurisdiction over Nonresident
§ 159.202 - Procedure when Exercising Jurisdiction over
Nonresident
§ 159.203 - Initiating and Responding Tribunal of State
§ 159.204 - Simultaneous Proceedings in Another State
§ 159.205 - Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 159.206 - Enforcement and Modification of Support Order by
Tribunal Having Continuing Jurisdiction
§ 159.207 - Recognition of Controlling Child-Support Order
§ 159.208 - Multiple Child Support Orders for Two or More
Obligees
§ 159.209 - Credit for Payments
Subchapter D. Civil Provisions of General Application
§ 159.301 - Proceedings Under Act
§ 159.302 - Action by Minor Parent
§ 159.303 - Applications of Law of State
§ 159.304 - Duties of Initiating Tribunal
§ 159.305 - Duties and Powers of Responding Tribunal
§ 159.306 - Inappropriate Tribunal
§ 159.307 - Duties of Support Enforcement Agency
§ 159.308 - Duty of Attorney General
§ 159.309 - Private Counsel
§ 159.310 - Duties of State Information Agency
§ 159.311 - Pleadings and Accompanying Documents
§ 159.312 - Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional
Circumstances
§ 159.313 - Costs and Fees
§ 159.314 - Limited Immunity of Petitioner
§ 159.315- Nonparentage as Defense
§ 159.316 - Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure
§ 159.317 - Communications Between Tribunals
§ 159.318 - Assistance with Discovery
§ 159.319 - Receipt and Disbursement of Payments
Subchapter E. Establishment of Support Order
§ 159.401 - Petition To Establish Support Order
Subchapter F. Enforcement of Order of Another State Without Registration
§ 159.501 - Employer's Receipt of Income-Withholding Order of
Another State
§ 159.502 - Employer's Compliance with Income-Withholding Order of Another State
§ 159.503 - Compliance with Multiple Income-Withholding Orders.
§ 159.504 - Immunity from Civil Liability
§ 159.505 - Penalties for Noncompliance
§ 159.506 - Contest by Obligor
§ 159.507 - Administrative Enforcement of Orders
Subchapter G. Enforcement & Modification of Support Order after Registration
§ 159.601 - Registration of Order for Enforcement
§ 159.602 - Procedure To Register Order for Enforcement
§ 159.603 - Effect of Registration for Enforcement
§ 159.604 - Choice of Law
§ 159.605 - Notice of Registration of Order
§ 159.606 - Procedure To Contest Validity or Enforcement of
Registered Order
§ 159.607 - Contest of Registration or Enforcement
§ 159.608 - Confirmed Order
§ 159.609 - Procedure To Register Child Support Order of Another
State for Modification
§ 159.610 - Effect of Registration for Modification
§ 159.611 - Modification of Child Support Order of Another State
§ 159.612 - Recognition of Order Modified in Another State
§ 159.613 - Jurisdiction To Modify Child-Support Order of Another
State.
§ 159.614 - Notice to Issuing Tribunal of Modification
Subchapter H. Determination of Parentage
§ 159.701 - Proceeding to Determine Parentage
Subchapter I. Interstate Rendition
§ 159.801 - Grounds for Rendition
§ 159.802 - Grounds of Rendition
Subchapter J. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 159.901 - Uniformity of Application and Construction
§ 159.902 - Short Title
Chapter 160. Determination of Parentage
Subchapter A. General Provisions
§ 160.001 - Applicability [amended]
§ 160.002 - Time in Which To Bring Suit to Determine Parentage [amended]
§ 160.003 - Necessary Party: Representation of Child
§ 160.004 - Temporary Orders [amended]
§ 160.005 - Conservatorship, Support and Payments
§ 160.006 - Final Order Regarding Parentage
§ 160.007 - Suit Barred
Subchapter B. Parentage Suit
§ 160.101 - Denial of Paternity
§ 160.102 - Order for Parentage Testing
§ 160.103 - Requirements of Testing
§ 160.104 - Appointment of Experts
§ 160.105 - Pretrial Conference
§ 160.106 - Effect of Parentage Tests
§ 160.107 - Effect of Refusing Parentage Testing
§ 160.108 - Preferential Trial Setting
§ 160.109 - Evidence at Trial
§ 160.110 - Presumptions; Burden of Proof
Subchapter C. Acknowledgment or Denial of Paterity
§ 160.201 - Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity [amended]
§ 160.202 - Execution of Acknowledgment of Paternity [amended]
§ 160.203 - Filing Acknowledgment of Paternity [amended]
§ 160.204 - Signing of Acknowledgment or Denial of Paternity [amended]
§ 160.205 - Effect of Acknowledgment of Paternity [amended]
§ 160.206 - Suit to Rescind Acknowledgment or Denial
§ 160.207 - Suit to Contest Acknowledgment or Denial
§ 160.208 - Procedure for Suit To Rescind or Contest.
§ 160.209 - Court Ratification.
§ 160.210 - Full Faith and Credit
§ 160.211 - Validation of Earlier Statement
§ 160.212 - Forms for Acknowledgment and Denial of Paternity
§ 160.213 - Validity of Forms
§ 160.214 - Release of Information
§ 160.215 - Adoption of Rules
§ 160.216 - Memorandum of Understanding
Subchapter D. Paternity Registry
§ 160.251 - Paternity Registry; Purpose [amended]
§ 160.252 - Required Information
§ 160.253 - Information Maintained by Registry
§ 160.254 - Knowledge of Pregnancy
§ 160.2545-Information Regarding Registry, Birth Records, and Acknowledgments of Paternity Filed with Bureau of Vital Statistics.
§ 160.255 - Furnishing of Registry Information; Confidentiality;
Offense
§ 160.256 - Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity
§ 160.257 - Denial of Registrant's Paternity; Notification
§ 160.258 - Effect of Failure To File Notice of Intent
§ 160.259 - Change or Revocation of Registry Information
§ 160.260 - Furnishing of Certificate of Registry Search
§ 160.261 - Removal of Registrant's Name
§ 160.262 - Registry Fees
§ 160.263 - Admissibility of Information Maintained by Registry
Chapter 161. Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
Subchapter A. Grounds
§ 161.001 - Involuntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
[amended]
§ 161.002 - Termination of the Rights of an Alleged Biological Father
§ 161.003 - Involuntary Termination: Inability To Care For Child
§ 161.004 - Termination of Parental Rights After Denial of Prior
Petition To Terminate
§ 161.005 - Termination When Parent is Petitioner
§ 161.006 - Termination After Abortion
§ 161.007 - Termination When Pregnancy Results From Criminal Act
Subchapter B. Procedures
§ 161.101 - Petition Allegations
§ 161.102 - Filing Suit for Termination Before Birth
§ 161.103 - Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights
§ 161.1035-Revocability of Certain Affidavits
§ 161.104 - Rights of Designated Managing Conservator Pending
Court Appointment
§ 161.105 - Affidavit of Status of Child [amended]
§ 161.106 - Affidavit of Waiver of Interest in Child
§ 161.107 - Missing Parent or Relative
§ 161.108 - Release of Child From Hospital or Birthing Center
§ 161.109 - Requirement of Paternity Registry Certificate
Subchapter C. Hearing & Order
§ 161.201 - No Final Order Until Child Five Days Old
§ 161.2011-Continuance: Access to Child
§ 161.202 - Preferential Setting: Suit by Governmental Entity
§ 161.203 - Dismissal of Petition
§ 161.204 - Termination Based on Affidavit of Waiver of Interest
§ 161.205 - Order Denying Termination
§ 161.206 - Order Terminating Parental Rights
§ 161.207 - Appointment of Managing Conservator on Termination
§ 161.208 - Appointment of Department of Protective and Regulatory Services as Managing Conservator
§ 161.209 - Copy of Order of Termination
§ 161.210 - Sealing of File
§ 161.211 - Direct or Collateral Attack on Termination Order [amended]
Chapter 162. Adoption
Subchapter A. Adoption of a Child
§ 162.001 - Who May Adopt and Be Adopted
§ 162.002 - Prerequisites To Petition
§ 162.0025-Adoptive Home Screening
§ 162.003 - Social Study
§ 162.004 - Time for Hearing [amended]
§ 162.0045-Preferential Setting
§ 162.005 - Preparation of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic
History Report
§ 162.006 - Right to Examine Records
§ 162.007 - Contents of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic
History Report [amended]
§ 162.008 - Filing of Health, Social, Education, and Genetic History
Report
§ 162.0085-Criminal History Report Required
§ 162.009 - Residence with Petitioner
§ 162.010 - Consent Required
§ 162.011 - Revocation of Consent
§ 162.012 - Direct or Collateral Attack
§ 162.013 - Abatement or Dismissal
§ 162.014 - Attendance at Hearing Required
§ 162.015 - Race or Ethnicity
§ 162.016 - Adoption Order
§ 162.017 - Effect of Adoption
§ 162.018 - Access to Information
§ 162.019 - Copy of Order
§ 162.020 - Withdrawal or Denial of Petition
§ 162.021 - Sealing File
§ 162.022 - Confidentiality Maintained by Clerk
§ 162.023 - [repealed]
§ 162.024 - [repealed]
§ 162.025 - Placement by Unauthorized Person; Offense
Subchapter B. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 162.101 - Definitions
§ 162.102 - Adoption of Compact: Text
§ 162.103 - Financial Responsibility for Child
§ 162.104 - Approval of Placement
§ 162.105 - Placement in Another State
§ 162.106 - Compact Authority
§ 162.107 - Offenses; Penalties
Subchapter C. Interstate Compact on Adoption & Medical Assistance
§ 162.201 - Adoption of Compact; Text
§ 162.202 - Authority of Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services
§ 162.203 - Compact Administration
§ 162.204 - Supplementary Agreements
§ 162.205 - Payments by State
§ 162.206 - Penalties
Subchapter D. Adoption Services by the Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
§ 162.301 - Definitions
§ 162.302 - Adoption Assistance Program
§ 162.303 - Dissemination of Information
§ 162.304 - Financial and Medical Assistance
§ 162.305 - Funds
§ 162.306 - Postadoption Services
§ 162.307 - [repealed]
§ 162.308 - Race or Ethnicity
§ 162.309 - Advisory Committee on Promoting Adoption of Minority Children
Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries
§ 162.401 - Purpose
§ 162.402 - Definitions
§ 162.403 - Establishment of Voluntary Adoption Registries
§ 162.404 - Requirement To Send Information to Central Registry
§ 162.405 - Determination of Appropriate Registry
§ 162.406 - Registration Eligibility
§ 162.407 - Registration
§ 162.408 - Proof of Identity
§ 162.409 - Application
§ 162.410 - [repealed]
§ 162.411 - Fees
§ 162.412 - Supplemental Information
§ 162.413 - Counseling
§ 162.414 - Matching Procedures
§ 162.415 - [repealed]
§ 162.416 - Disclosure of Identifying Information
§ 162.417 - [repealed]
§ 162.418 - [repealed]
§ 162.419 - Registry Records Confidential
§ 162.420 - Rulemaking
§ 162.421 - Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties
§ 162.422 - Immunity From Liability
Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult
§ 162.501 - Adoption of Adult
§ 162.502 - Jurisdiction
§ 162.503 - Requirements of Petition
§ 162.504 - Consent
§ 162.505 - Attendance Required
§ 162.506 - Adoption Order
§ 162.507 - Effect of Adoption
Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 162.601- Incentives for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
SUBTITLE C. JUDICIAL RESOURCES & SERVICES
Chapter 201. Associate Judge; Child Support
Subchapter A. Associate Judge
§ 201.001 - Appointment [amended]
§ 201.002 - Qualifications
§ 201.003 - Compensation [amended]
§ 201.004 - Termination of Associate Judge [amended]
§ 201.005 - Cases that May Be Referred [amended]
§ 201.006 - Order of Referral
§ 210.007 - Powers of Associate Judge [amended]
§ 201.008 - Attendance of Bailiff
§ 201.009 - Court Reporter [amended]
§ 201.010 - Witness
§ 201.011 - Report [amended]
§ 201.012 - Notice of Right to Appeal
§ 201.013 - Order of Court [amended]
§ 201.014 - Judicial Action on Associate Judge's Report [amended]
§ 201.015 - Appeal to Referring Court [amended]
§ 201.016 - Appellate Review
§ 201.017 - Immunity
§ 201.018 - Visiting Associate Judge
Subchapter B. Child Support Master
§ 201.101 - Authority of Presiding Judge
§ 201.102 - Application of Law Governing Associate Judge [amended]
§ 201.103 - Designation of Host County
§ 201.104 - Other Powers and Duties of Master [amended]
§ 201.1041-Judicial Action on Master's Report
§ 201.1042-Appeal to Referring Court
§ 201.105 - Compensation of Master
§ 201.106 - Child Support Court Monitor and Other Personnel
[amended]
§ 201.1065-Duties of Child Support Court Monitor
§ 201.1065-Supervision of Masters
§ 210.107 - State and Federal Funds [amended]
§ 201.108 - Mandatory Appointment of Master
§ 201.1085-repealed
§ 201.109 - Exemption from Appointment of Master
§ 201.110 - Time for Disposition of Title IV-D Cases
§ 201.111 - Time to Act on Master's Report that Includes Finding of Contempt. [amended]
§ 201.112 - Limitation on Law Practice by Master.
Subchapter C. Associate Judge for Substitute Care and Child Protective Services Cases
§ 201.201 - Authority of Presiding Judge
§ 201.202 - Application of Law Governing Associate Judges.
§ 201.203 - Designation of Host County
§ 201.204 - General Powers and Duties of Associate Judge
§ 201.205 - Compensation of Associate Judge
§ 201.206 - Personnel
§ 201.207 - State and Federal Funds; Personnel
§ 201.208 Appointment of Associate Judge for Child Prosecution Cases
Chapter 202. Friend of the Court
§ 202.001 - Appointment
§ 202.002 - Authority and Duties
§ 202.003 - Duty of Local Offices and Officials To Report
§ 202.004 - Access to Information
§ 202.005 - Compensation
Chapter 203. Domestic Relations Office
§ 203.001 - Definitions
§ 203.002 - Establishment of Domestic Relations Office
§ 203.003 - Administration
§ 203.004 - Powers and Duties [amended]
§ 203.005 - Fees and Charges [amended]
§ 203.006 - Fund
§ 203.007 - Access to Records; Offense [amended]
1. Do not panic because of the breadth of this outline. During preparation, the thought came to mind that perhaps an expanded outline of the Family Code, one that went beyond the scope of the current course, would be helpful to students currently taking related classes or who will be studying such in the future. There is no current source which provides each title, chapter, subchapter, and code section by assigned title/name; thus, this outline. The idea is that students will be able to download this outline and use it for study, filling in key words and cases.