Texas Family Code

§ 156.008 — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN SUIT FOR MODIFICATION BETWEEN PARENT AND NONPARENT

FA § 156.008Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 156. MODIFICATION · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In a suit for modification between a parent and a nonparent, the nonparent:

(1)if required to overcome the presumption under Section 153.002(b), must overcome the presumption by clear and convincing evidence; and

(2)may not overcome the presumption under Section 153.002(b) on the basis of a prior order granting relief to the nonparent if the parent agreed to the prior order.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 236 (S.B. 2052), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.