Sec. 161.102. FILING SUIT FOR TERMINATION BEFORE BIRTH. (a) A suit for termination may be filed before the birth of the child.
(b) If the suit is filed before the birth of the child, the petition shall be styled "In the Interest of an Unborn Child." After the birth, the clerk shall change the style of the case to conform to the requirements of Section 102.008.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
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