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Texas Family Code › Title 5. The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter 153

Conservatorship, Possession, and Access

Subchapter A. General Provisions

153.001Public Policy
153.002Best Interest of Child; Rebuttable Presumption in Suit Between Parent and Nonparent
153.003No Discrimination Based on Sex or Marital Status
153.004History of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse
153.005Appointment of Sole or Joint Managing Conservator
153.006Appointment of Possessory Conservator
153.007Agreed Parenting Plan
153.0071Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures
153.00715Determination of Validity and Enforceability of Contract Containing Agreement to Arbitrate
153.009Interview of Child in Chambers
153.010Order for Family Counseling
153.011Security Bond
153.012Right to Privacy; Deletion of Personal Information in Records
153.013False Report of Child Abuse
153.014Visitation Centers and Visitation Exchange Facilities
153.015Electronic Communication with Child by Conservator

Subchapter B. Parent Appointed as Conservator: in General

153.071Court to Specify Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed a Conservator
153.072Written Finding Required to Limit Parental Rights and Duties
153.073Rights of Parent at All Times
153.074Rights and Duties During Period of Possession
153.075Duties of Parent Not Appointed Conservator
153.076Duty to Provide Information

Subchapter C. Parent Appointed as Sole or Joint Managing Conservator

153.131Presumption That Parent to Be Appointed Managing Conservator
153.132Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed Sole Managing Conservator
153.133Parenting Plan for Joint Managing Conservatorship
153.134Court-Ordered Joint Conservatorship
153.135Equal Possession Not Required
153.138Child Support Order Affecting Joint Conservators

Subchapter D. Parent Appointed as Possessory Conservator

153.191Presumption That Parent to Be Appointed Possessory Conservator
153.192Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed Possessory Conservator
153.193Minimal Restriction on Parent's Possession or Access

Subchapter E. Guidelines for the Possession of a Child by a Parent Named as Possessory Conservator

153.251Policy and General Application of Guidelines
153.252Rebuttable Presumption
153.253Standard Possession Order Inappropriate or Unworkable
153.254Child Less Than Three Years of Age
153.255Agreement
153.256Factors for Court to Consider
153.257Means of Travel
153.258Request for Findings When Order Varies from Standard Order

Subchapter F. Standard Possession Order

153.3101Reference to "school" in Standard Possession Order
153.311Mutual Agreement or Specified Terms for Possession
153.312Parents Who Reside 100 Miles or Less Apart
153.313Parents Who Reside Over 100 Miles Apart
153.314Holiday Possession Unaffected by Distance Parents Reside Apart
153.315Weekend Possession Extended by Holiday
153.316General Terms and Conditions
153.317Alternative Beginning and Ending Possession Times
153.3171Beginning and Ending Possession Times for Parents Who Reside 50 Miles or Less Apart

Subchapter G. Appointment of Nonparent as Conservator

153.371Rights and Duties of Nonparent Appointed as Sole Managing Conservator
153.372Nonparent Appointed as Joint Managing Conservator
153.3721Access to Certain Records by Nonparent Joint Managing Conservator
153.373Voluntary Surrender of Possession Rebuts Parental Presumption
153.374Designation of Managing Conservator in Affidavit of Relinquishment
153.375Annual Report by Nonparent Managing Conservator
153.376Rights and Duties of Nonparent Possessory Conservator
153.377Access to Child's Records

Subchapter H. Rights of Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle

153.431Appointment of Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle as Managing Conservator
153.432Suit for Possession or Access by Grandparent
153.433Possession of or Access to Grandchild
153.434Limitation on Right to Request Possession or Access

Subchapter I. Prevention of International Parental Child Abduction

153.501Necessity of Measures to Prevent International Parental Child Abduction
153.502Abduction Risk Factors
153.503Abduction Prevention Measures

Subchapter J. Rights of Siblings

153.551Suit for Access

Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator

153.601Definitions
153.602Parenting Plan Not Required in Temporary Order
153.603Requirement of Parenting Plan in Final Order
153.6031Exception to Dispute Resolution Process Requirement
153.605Appointment of Parenting Coordinator
153.6051Appointment of Parenting Facilitator
153.606Duties of Parenting Coordinator
153.6061Duties of Parenting Facilitator
153.607Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Coordinator
153.6071Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Facilitator
153.608Report of Parenting Coordinator
153.6081Report of Parenting Facilitator
153.6082Report of Joint Proposal or Statement of Intent; Agreements and Recommendations
153.6083Communications and Recordkeeping of Parenting Facilitator
153.609Compensation of Parenting Coordinator
153.6091Compensation of Parenting Facilitator
153.610Qualifications of Parenting Coordinator
153.6101Qualifications of Parenting Facilitator
153.6102Parenting Facilitator; Conflicts of Interest and Bias
153.611Exception for Certain Title IV-D Proceedings

Subchapter L. Military Duty

153.701Definitions
153.702Temporary Orders
153.703Appointing Designated Person for Conservator with Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child
153.704Appointing Designated Person to Exercise Visitation for Conservator with Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child in Certain Circumstances
153.705Appointing Designated Person to Exercise Visitation for Conservator Without Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child
153.707Expedited Hearing
153.708Enforcement
153.709Additional Periods of Possession or Access