Texas Family Code

§ 162.416 — DISCLOSURE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

FA § 162.416Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 162. ADOPTION · Art. E. VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRIES

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(a)When a match has been made and confirmed to the administrator's satisfaction, the administrator shall mail to each registrant, at the registrant's last known address, by fax or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery restricted to addressee only, a written notice:

(1)informing the registrant that a match has been made and confirmed;

(2)reminding the registrant that the registrant may withdraw the registration before disclosures are made, if desired; and

(3)notifying the registrant that before any identifying disclosures are made, the registrant must:

(A)sign a written consent to disclosure that allows the disclosure of identifying information about the other registrants to the registrant and allows the disclosure of identifying information about the registrant to other registrants;

(B)participate in counseling for not less than one hour with a social worker or mental health professional who has expertise in postadoption counseling; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.