Texas Family Code

§ 161.108 — RELEASE OF CHILD FROM HOSPITAL OR BIRTHING CENTER

FA § 161.108Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 161. TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Art. B. PROCEDURES

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(a)Before or at the time an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights under Section 161.103 is executed, the mother of a newborn child may authorize the release of the child from the hospital or birthing center to a licensed child-placing agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or another designated person.

(b)A release under this section must be:

(1)executed in writing;

(2)witnessed by two credible adults; and

(3)verified before a person authorized to take oaths.

(c)A hospital or birthing center shall comply with the terms of a release executed under this section without requiring a court order. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.085, eff. April 2, 2015.