Section 31.005 – Order

The court by order, or the Texas Supreme Court by rule or order, may remove the disabilities of minority of a minor, including any restriction imposed by Chapter 32, if the court or the Texas Supreme Court finds the removal to be in the best interest of the...

Section 31.004 – Representation Of Petitioner

The court shall appoint an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing.Tex. Fam. Code § 31.004Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172, Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1,...

Section 31.003 – Venue

The petitioner shall file the petition in the county in which the petitioner resides.Tex. Fam. Code § 31.003Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.

Section 31.001 – Requirements

(a) A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is:(1) a resident of this state;(2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor’s parents, managing...