Sec. 35.002. TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION. A person described by Section 35.001 may seek a court order for temporary authorization for care of a child by filing a petition in the district court in the county in which the person resides if:
(1) the child has resided with the person for at least the 30 days preceding the date the petition was filed; and
(2) the person does not have an authorization agreement under Chapter 34 or other signed, written documentation from a parent, conservator, or guardian that enables the person to provide necessary care for the child.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 1043), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 35 - Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Child
Section 35.002. Temporary Authorization
Section 35.003. Petition for Temporary Authorization for Care of Child
Section 35.004. Notice; Hearing
Section 35.005. Order for Temporary Authorization
Section 35.006. Renewal or Termination of Temporary Authorization