Sec. 161.101. PETITION ALLEGATIONS; PETITION AND MOTION REQUIREMENTS. (a) A petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship is sufficient without the necessity of specifying the underlying facts if the petition alleges in the statutory language the ground for the termination and that termination is in the best interest of the child.
(b) A petition or motion filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship is subject to Chapter 10, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Rule 13, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 8 (H.B. 567), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
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 161 - Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
Section 161.101. Petition Allegations; Petition and Motion Requirements
Section 161.102. Filing Suit for Termination Before Birth
Section 161.103. Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights
Section 161.1031. Medical History Report
Section 161.1035. Revocability of Certain Affidavits
Section 161.104. Rights of Designated Managing Conservator Pending Court Appointment
Section 161.106. Affidavit of Waiver of Interest in Child
Section 161.107. Missing Parent or Relative
Section 161.108. Release of Child From Hospital or Birthing Center
Section 161.109. Requirement of Paternity Registry Certificate