Tex. Fam. Code § 162.0025

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 162.0025 - Adoption Sought By Military Service Member

In a suit for adoption, the fact that a petitioner is a member of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state, or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States may not be considered by the court, or any person performing an adoption evaluation or home screening, as a negative factor in determining whether the adoption is in the best interest of the child or whether the petitioner would be a suitable parent.

Tex. Fam. Code § 162.0025

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1252,Sec. 3.02, eff. 9/1/2015, op. to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship that is filed on or after March 1, 2016.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768, Sec. 1, eff. 6/15/2007.