Texas Family Code

§ 34.002 — AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

FA § 34.002Title 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY · Part A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY · Ch. 34. AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR NONPARENT ADULT CAREGIVER

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(a)A parent or both parents of a child may enter into an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver to authorize the adult caregiver to perform the following acts in regard to the child:

(1)to authorize medical, dental, psychological, or surgical treatment and immunization of the child, including executing any consents or authorizations for the release of information as required by law relating to the treatment or immunization;

(2)to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for the child and automobile insurance coverage for the child, if appropriate;

(3)to enroll the child in a day-care program or preschool or in a public or private elementary or secondary school;

(4)to authorize the child to participate in age-appropriate extracurricular, civic, social, or recreational activities, including athletic activities;

(5)to authorize the child to obtain a learner's permit, driver's license, or state-issued identification card;

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 484 (H.B. 848), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 482), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1167 (S.B. 821), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.