Texas Family Code GuidePresented by the Law Offices of Jesus R. Lopez

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

Chapter 162

Adoption

Subchapter A. Adoption of a Child

162.001Who May Adopt and Be Adopted
162.002Prerequisites to Petition
162.0025Adoption Sought by Military Service Member
162.003Adoption Evaluation
162.0045Preferential Setting
162.005Preparation of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report
162.006Access to Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report; Retention
162.0062Access to Information
162.0065Editing Adoption Records in Department Placement
162.007Contents of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report
162.008Filing of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report
162.0085Criminal History Report Required
162.0086Information Regarding Sibling Access
162.009Residence with Petitioner
162.010Consent Required
162.011Revocation of Consent
162.012Direct or Collateral Attack
162.013Abatement or Dismissal
162.014Attendance at Hearing Required
162.015Race or Ethnicity
162.016Adoption Order
162.017Effect of Adoption
162.019Copy of Order
162.020Withdrawal or Denial of Petition
162.021Sealing File
162.022Confidentiality Maintained by Clerk
162.023Adoption Order from Foreign Country
162.025Placement by Unauthorized Person; Offense
162.026Regulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Child

Subchapter B. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

162.101Definitions
162.102Adoption of Compact; Text
162.103Financial Responsibility for Child
162.104Approval of Placement
162.105Placement in Another State
162.106Compact Authority
162.107Offenses; Penalties

Subchapter C. Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance

162.201Adoption of Compact; Text
162.202Authority of Department of Family and Protective Services
162.203Compact Administration
162.204Supplementary Agreements
162.205Payments by State
162.206Penalties

Subchapter D. Adoption Services by the Department of Family and Protective Services

162.301Definitions
162.304Financial and Medical Assistance
162.3041Continuation of Assistance After Child's 18TH Birthday
162.306Postadoption Services
162.3085Adoptive Placement in Compliance with Federal Law Required

Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries

162.401Purpose
162.402Definitions
162.403Establishment of Voluntary Adoption Registries
162.404Requirement to Send Information to Central Registry
162.405Determination of Appropriate Registry
162.406Registration Eligibility
162.407Registration
162.408Proof of Identity
162.409Application
162.411Fees
162.412Supplemental Information
162.413Counseling
162.414Matching Procedures
162.416Disclosure of Identifying Information
162.419Registry Records Confidential
162.420Rulemaking
162.421Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties
162.422Immunity from Liability

Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult

162.501Adoption of Adult
162.502Jurisdiction
162.503Requirements of Petition
162.504Consent
162.505Attendance Required
162.506Adoption Order
162.507Effect of Adoption

Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions

162.601Incentives for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
162.602Documentation to Accompany Petition for Adoption or Annulment or Revocation of Adoption
162.603Post-Adoption Support Information Provided by Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
162.604Maximum Age Restriction for Adoptive Parents Prohibited
162.605Information Regarding Adoption Costs

Subchapter H. Embryo Donation Information

162.701Definitions
162.702Information Regarding Embryo Donation