Texas Family Code

§ 263.307 — FACTORS IN DETERMINING BEST INTEREST OF CHILD

FA § 263.307Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 263. REVIEW OF PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN UNDER CARE OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Art. D. PERMANENCY HEARINGS

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(a)In considering the factors established by this section, the prompt and permanent placement of the child in a safe environment is presumed to be in the child's best interest.

(b)The following factors should be considered by the court and the department in determining whether the child's parents are willing and able to provide the child with a safe environment:

(1)the child's age and physical and mental vulnerabilities;

(2)the frequency and nature of out-of-home placements;

(3)the magnitude, frequency, and circumstances of the harm to the child;

(4)whether the child has been the victim of repeated harm after the initial report and intervention by the department;

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.181, eff. April 2, 2015.