Texas Family Code

§ 31.001 — REQUIREMENTS

FA § 31.001Title 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY · Part A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY · Ch. 31. REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY

(a)A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is:

(1)a resident of this state;

(2)17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing conservator, or guardian; and

(3)self-supporting and managing the minor's own financial affairs.

(b)A minor may file suit under this chapter in the minor's own name. The minor need not be represented by next friend.

Legislative history

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.