Sec. 161.1035. REVOCABILITY OF CERTAIN AFFIDAVITS. An affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights that fails to state that the relinquishment or waiver is irrevocable for a stated time is:
(1) revocable only if the revocation is made before the 11th day after the date the affidavit is executed; and
(2) irrevocable on or after the 11th day after the date the affidavit is executed.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1283 (H.B. 3997), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
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