Sec. 153.013. FALSE REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE. (a) If a party to a pending suit affecting the parent-child relationship makes a report alleging child abuse by another party to the suit that the reporting party knows lacks a factual foundation, the court shall deem the report to be a knowingly false report.
(b) Evidence of a false report of child abuse is admissible in a suit between the involved parties regarding the terms of conservatorship of a child.
(c) If the court makes a finding under Subsection (a), the court shall impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 786, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 153.001. Public Policy
Section 153.002. Best Interest of Child
Section 153.003. No Discrimination Based on Sex or Marital Status
Section 153.004. History of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse
Section 153.005. Appointment of Sole or Joint Managing Conservator
Section 153.006. Appointment of Possessory Conservator
Section 153.007. Agreed Parenting Plan
Section 153.0071. Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 153.009. Interview of Child in Chambers
Section 153.010. Order for Family Counseling
Section 153.011. Security Bond
Section 153.012. Right to Privacy; Deletion of Personal Information in Records
Section 153.013. False Report of Child Abuse
Section 153.014. Visitation Centers and Visitation Exchange Facilities
Section 153.015. Electronic Communication With Child by Conservator