Sec. 160.762. EFFECT OF GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT THAT IS NOT VALIDATED. (a) A gestational agreement that is not validated as provided by this subchapter is unenforceable, regardless of whether the agreement is in a record.
(b) The parent-child relationship of a child born under a gestational agreement that is not validated as provided by this subchapter is determined as otherwise provided by this chapter.
(c) A party to a gestational agreement that is not validated as provided by this subchapter who is an intended parent under the agreement may be held liable for the support of a child born under the agreement, even if the agreement is otherwise unenforceable.
(d) The court may assess filing fees, reasonable attorney's fees, fees for genetic testing, other costs, and necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred in a proceeding under this section. Attorney's fees awarded by the court may be paid directly to the attorney. An attorney who is awarded attorney's fees may enforce the order in the attorney's own name.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 160 - Uniform Parentage Act
Subchapter I. Gestational Agreements
Section 160.752. Scope of Subchapter; Choice of Law
Section 160.753. Establishment of Parent-Child Relationship
Section 160.754. Gestational Agreement Authorized
Section 160.755. Petition to Validate Gestational Agreement
Section 160.756. Hearing to Validate Gestational Agreement
Section 160.757. Inspection of Records
Section 160.758. Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
Section 160.759. Termination of Gestational Agreement
Section 160.760. Parentage Under Validated Gestational Agreement
Section 160.761. Effect of Gestational Mother's Marriage After Validation of Agreement
Section 160.762. Effect of Gestational Agreement That Is Not Validated