Texas Family Code

§ 162.604 — MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS PROHIBITED

FA § 162.604Title 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. G. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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(a)The Department of Family and Protective Services, a single source continuum contractor, or a licensed child-placing agency that places a child for adoption may not implement or enforce a policy that:

(1)sets a maximum age for any prospective adoptive parent; or

(2)sets a maximum age differential between a child and any prospective adoptive parent.

(b)Subject to Subsection (a), the Department of Family and Protective Services, a single source continuum contractor, or a licensed child-placing agency may consider the health and expected lifespan of each prospective adoptive parent when determining the best interest of a child.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 589 (H.B. 2969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.