Texas Family Code

§ 34.004 — EXECUTION OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT

FA § 34.004Title 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)The authorization agreement must be signed and sworn to before a notary public by the parent and the adult caregiver.

(b)A parent may not execute an authorization agreement without a written order by the appropriate court if:

(1)there is a court order or pending suit affecting the parent-child relationship concerning the child;

(2)there is pending litigation in any court concerning:

(A)custody, possession, or placement of the child; or

(B)access to or visitation with the child; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.