Section 31.006 – Effect Of General Removal

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

Except for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements, a minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes has the capacity of an adult, including the capacity to contract. Except as provided by federal law, all educational rights accorded to the parent of a student, including the right to make education decisions under Section 151.001(a)(10) , transfer to the minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 31.006

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 1236,Sec. 7.001, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 767, Sec. 9, eff. June 13, 2001.