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Section 35.002 – Temporary Authorization

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

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.

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 35.002

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 334,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2017.