Texas Family Code

§ 35.002 — TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION

FA § 35.002Title 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY · Part A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY · Ch. 35. TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR CARE OF MINOR CHILD

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A person described by Section 35.001 may seek a court order for temporary authorization for care of a child by filing a petition in the district court in the county in which the person resides if:

(1)the child has resided with the person for at least the 30 days preceding the date the petition was filed; and

(2)the person does not have an authorization agreement under Chapter 34 or other signed, written documentation from a parent, conservator, or guardian that enables the person to provide necessary care for the child.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 1043), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.