Sec. 161.108. RELEASE OF CHILD FROM HOSPITAL OR BIRTHING CENTER. (a) Before or at the time an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights under Section 161.103 is executed, the mother of a newborn child may authorize the release of the child from the hospital or birthing center to a licensed child-placing agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or another designated person.
(b) A release under this section must be:
(1) executed in writing;
(2) witnessed by two credible adults; and
(3) verified before a person authorized to take oaths.
(c) A hospital or birthing center shall comply with the terms of a release executed under this section without requiring a court order.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.085, eff. April 2, 2015.
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