Texas Family Code

What changed in 2025

205 sections (51 new) were added or amended by the 89th Legislature, including its special sessions. Each link opens the current text; bill numbers link to the bill’s history at the Texas Legislature.

Chapter 2. The Marriage Relationship

Chapter 6. Suit for Dissolution of Marriage

§ 6.4035 Waiver of Service

Amended · H.B. 16 · eff. December 4, 2025

§ 6.709 Temporary Orders During Appeal

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 8. Maintenance

Chapter 9. Post-Decree Proceedings

Chapter 31. Removal of Disabilities of Minority

§ 31.006 Effect of General Removal

Amended · H.B. 2495 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 41. Liability of Parents for Conduct of Child

§ 41.002 Limit of Damages

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 42. Civil Liability for Interference with Possessory Interest in Child

§ 42.006 Damages

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 42.009 Frivolous Suit

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 53. Proceedings Prior to Judicial Proceedings

Chapter 54. Judicial Proceedings

§ 54.047 Alcohol or Drug Related Offense

Amended · H.B. 1620 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 57. Rights of Victims

§ 57.002 Victim's Rights

Amended · H.B. 47 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 58. Records; Juvenile Justice Information System

§ 58.010 Confidentiality of Warrants of Arrest

New section · H.B. 16 · eff. December 4, 2025

Chapter 81. General Provisions

§ 81.007 Prosecuting Attorney

Amended · H.B. 1610 · eff. April 1, 2027

Not in effect yet: takes effect April 1, 2027

§ 81.012 Conflict with Certain Other Orders

New section · S.B. 1559 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 82. Applying for Protective Order

§ 82.004 Form and Content of Application

Amended · H.B. 16 · eff. December 4, 2025

Chapter 85. Issuance of Protective Order

§ 85.001 Required Findings and Orders

Amended · S.B. 1120 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 85.025 Duration of Protective Order

Amended · S.B. 1120 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 85.026 Warning on Protective Order

Amended · S.B. 1559 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 85.064 Transfer of Protective Order

Amended · S.B. 1559 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 87. Modification of Protective Orders

§ 87.004 Change of Address or Telephone Number

Amended · H.B. 793 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 101. Definitions

§ 101.001 Applicability of Definitions

Amended · H.B. 1620 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 102. Filing Suit

§ 102.003 General Standing to File Suit

Amended · H.B. 2350 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 102.0035 Statement to Confer Standing

Amended · H.B. 2350 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 102.006 Limitations on Standing

Amended · H.B. 2350 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 102.008 Contents of Petition

Amended · H.B. 1973 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 105. Settings, Hearings, and Orders

§ 105.001 Temporary Orders Before Final Order

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 105.006 Contents of Final Order

Amended · S.B. 1404 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 106. Costs and Attorney's Fees

Chapter 107. Special Appointments, Child Custody Evaluations, and Adoption Evaluations

§ 107.001 Definitions

Amended · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.007 Attorney Work Product and Testimony

Amended · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.009 Immunity

Amended · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.024 Appointment of Amicus Attorney

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.0245 Amicus Attorney; Minimum Qualifications

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.026 Amicus Attorney Standard of Care

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.0265 Powers and Duties of Amicus Attorney

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.027 Limitations on Amicus Attorney Powers

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 107.0275 Removal of Amicus Attorney

New section · H.B. 2530 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 109. Appeals

Chapter 111. Guidelines for Possession and Child Support

§ 111.002 Guidelines Supersede Court Rules

Amended · H.B. 16 · eff. December 4, 2025

Chapter 151. Rights and Duties in Parent-Child Relationship

§ 151.001 Rights and Duties of Parent

Amended · H.B. 2495 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 152. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Chapter 153. Conservatorship, Possession, and Access

Chapter 154. Child Support

§ 154.001 Support of Child

Amended · H.B. 116 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 155. Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction; Transfer

Chapter 156. Modification

Chapter 157. Enforcement

Chapter 158. Withholding from Earnings for Child Support

Chapter 159. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

§ 159.313 Fees, Costs, and Expenses

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 160. Uniform Parentage Act

Chapter 161. Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter 162. Adoption

Chapter 201. Associate Judge

Chapter 231. Title IV-D Services

Chapter 232. Suspension of License

§ 232.006 Notice

Amended · S.B. 1403 · eff. September 1, 2025

Chapter 233. Child Support Review Process to Establish or Enforce Support Obligations

Chapter 234. State Case Registry, Disbursement Unit, and Directory of New Hires

Chapter 261. Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect

§ 261.001 Definitions

Amended · H.B. 1151, H.B. 1106, S.B. 571 · eff. September 1, 2025, June 20, 2025

§ 261.104 Contents of Report; Notice

Amended · S.B. 571 · eff. June 20, 2025

§ 261.110 Employer Retaliation Prohibited

Amended · H.B. 2524 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 261.301 Investigation of Report

Amended · S.B. 571 · eff. June 20, 2025

§ 261.402 Investigative Reports

Amended · S.B. 571 · eff. June 20, 2025

§ 261.406 Investigations in Schools

Amended · S.B. 571 · eff. June 20, 2025

Chapter 262. Procedures in Suit by Governmental Entity to Protect Health and Safety of Child

Chapter 263. Review of Placement of Children under Care of Department of Family and Protective Services

Chapter 264. Child Welfare Services

§ 264.017 Required Reporting

Amended · H.B. 2809 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.018 Required Notifications

Amended · H.B. 2809, H.B. 694 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.107 Placement of Children

Amended · S.B. 1398 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.113 Foster Parent Recruitment

Amended · S.B. 1398 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.1261 Foster Care Capacity Needs Plan

Amended · S.B. 1398 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.152 Definitions

Amended · S.B. 1398 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.155 Contract Provisions

Amended · H.B. 4129, S.B. 1398, S.B. 1589 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.162 Review of Contractor Performance

Amended · S.B. 1398 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.181 Definitions

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.182 Implementation of Pilot Program

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.185 Community Alliance

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.186 Development of Funding and Resources

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.187 Data Management and Information Sharing

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.188 Workforce Development

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.189 Waivers

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.190 Conflict Resolution Process

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.191 Change Order Process

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.192 Confidentiality

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.193 Privileged Communication

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.194 Post-Implementation Independent Evaluation

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.195 Program Development Report

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.196 Annual Implementation Report

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.197 Rulemaking

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.198 Program Review; Expiration

New section · S.B. 513 · eff. September 1, 2025

§ 264.191 Definitions

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.192 Proceeding to Appoint Receiver

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.1925 Qualifications

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.193 Limited Duration; Assessment

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.1935 Bond

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.194 Powers and Duties of Receiver

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.1945 Compensation of Receiver

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.195 Liability of Receiver

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.196 Termination of Receivership

New section · S.B. 2034 · eff. May 19, 2025

§ 264.501 Definitions

Amended · H.B. 1610 · eff. April 1, 2027

Not in effect yet: takes effect April 1, 2027

§ 264.514 Procedure in the Event of Reportable Death

Amended · H.B. 1610 · eff. April 1, 2027

Not in effect yet: takes effect April 1, 2027

Chapter 266. Medical Care and Educational Services for Children in Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services

Chapter 301. Discovery Procedures for Civil Actions

§ 301.052 Content

Amended · H.B. 3180 · eff. September 1, 2025