Sec. 31.006. EFFECT OF GENERAL REMOVAL. Except for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements, a minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes has the capacity of an adult, including the capacity to contract. Except as provided by federal law, all educational rights accorded to the parent of a student, including the right to make education decisions under Section 151.001(a)(10), transfer to the minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 767, Sec. 9, eff. June 13, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 7.001, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 31 - Removal of Disabilities of Minority
Section 31.002. Requisites of Petition; Verification
Section 31.004. Representation of Petitioner
Section 31.006. Effect of General Removal
Section 31.007. Registration of Order of Another State or Nation