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FAMILY CODETitle 5 - THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPSubtitle B - SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPChapter 162 - ADOPTION
Subchapter A - ADOPTION OF A CHILD
Section 162.026 - Regulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Child

Tex. Fam. Code § 162.026

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Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 162.026 - Regulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Child

A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of an adopted child may not transfer permanent physical custody of the child to any person who is not a relative or stepparent of the child or an adult who has a significant and long-standing relationship with the child unless:

(1) the parent, managing conservator, or guardian files a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction requesting a transfer of custody; and
(2) the court approves the petition.

Tex. Fam. Code § 162.026

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 985,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.