Sec. 34.004. EXECUTION OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT. (a) The authorization agreement must be signed and sworn to before a notary public by the parent and the adult caregiver.
(b) A parent may not execute an authorization agreement without a written order by the appropriate court if:
(1) there is a court order or pending suit affecting the parent-child relationship concerning the child;
(2) there is pending litigation in any court concerning:
(A) custody, possession, or placement of the child; or
(B) access to or visitation with the child; or
(3) a court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the child.
(c) An authorization agreement obtained in violation of Subsection (b) is void.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1598), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver
Section 34.002. Authorization Agreement
Section 34.0021. Authorization Agreement by Parent in Child Protective Services Case
Section 34.0022. Inapplicability of Certain Laws
Section 34.003. Contents of Authorization Agreement
Section 34.004. Execution of Authorization Agreement
Section 34.005. Duties of Parties to Authorization Agreement
Section 34.006. Authorization Voidable
Section 34.007. Effect of Authorization Agreement
Section 34.0075. Term of Authorization Agreement