Sec. 152.104. APPLICATION TO INDIAN TRIBES. (a) A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. Section 1901 et seq.) is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act.
(b) A court of this state shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subchapter and Subchapter C.
(c) A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under Subchapter D.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 152 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Subchapter B. General Provisions
Section 152.103. Proceedings Governed by Other Law
Section 152.104. Application to Indian Tribes
Section 152.105. International Application of Chapter
Section 152.106. Effect of Child Custody Determination
Section 152.108. Notice to Persons Outside State
Section 152.109. Appearance and Limited Immunity
Section 152.110. Communication Between Courts
Section 152.111. Taking Testimony in Another State
Section 152.112. Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Records