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

Chapter 262

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

Subchapter A. General Provisions

262.001Authorized Actions by Governmental Entity
262.002Jurisdiction
262.0022Review of Placement; Findings
262.003Civil Liability
262.004Accepting Voluntary Delivery of Possession of Child
262.005Filing Petition After Accepting Voluntary Delivery of Possession of Child
262.006Living Child After Abortion
262.007Possession and Delivery of Missing Child
262.008Abandoned Children
262.009Temporary Care of Child Taken into Possession
262.010Child with Sexually Transmitted Disease
262.011Placement in Secure Agency Foster Home
262.012Sealing of Court Records Filed Electronically
262.013Voluntary Temporary Managing Conservatorship
262.014Disclosure of Certain Evidence
262.015Filing Requirement for Petition Regarding More Than One Child

Subchapter B. Taking Possession of Child

262.101Filing Petition Before Taking Possession of Child
262.1015Removal of Alleged Perpetrator; Offense
262.1016Agreed Order for Removal of Alleged Perpetrator
262.102Emergency Order Authorizing Possession of Child
262.103Duration of Temporary Order, Temporary Restraining Order, and Attachment
262.104Taking Possession of a Child in Emergency Without a Court Order
262.105Filing Petition After Taking Possession of Child in Emergency
262.106Initial Hearing After Taking Possession of Child in Emergency Without Court Order
262.107Standard for Decision at Initial Hearing After Taking Possession of Child Without a Court Order in Emergency
262.108Unacceptable Facilities for Housing Child
262.109Notice to Parent, Conservator, or Guardian
262.1095Information Provided to Relatives and Certain Individuals; Investigation
262.110Taking Possession of Child in Emergency with Intent to Return Home
262.112Expedited Hearing and Appeal
262.114Evaluation of Identified Relatives and Other Designated Individuals; Placement
262.115Visitation with Certain Children; Temporary Visitation Schedule
262.116Limits on Removal

Subchapter C. Adversary Hearing

262.201Full Adversary Hearing; Findings of the Court
262.2011Confirmation of Required Notice Provided
262.2015Aggravated Circumstances
262.202Identification of Court of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
262.203Transfer of Suit
262.204Temporary Order in Effect Until Superseded
262.206Ex Parte Hearings

Subchapter D. Emergency Possession of Certain Abandoned Children

262.301Definitions
262.302Accepting Possession of Certain Abandoned Children
262.3025Newborn Safety Device
262.303Notification of Possession of Abandoned Child
262.304Filing Petition After Accepting Possession of Abandoned Child
262.305Report to Law Enforcement Agency; Investigation
262.306Notice
262.307Reimbursement for Care of Abandoned Child
262.308Confidentiality
262.309Search for Relatives Not Required

Subchapter E. Relinquishing Child to Obtain Certain Services

262.351Definitions
262.352Joint Managing Conservatorship of Child
262.353Procedure for Relinquishing Child to Obtain Services

Subchapter F. Family Preservation Services Pilot Program

262.401Definitions
262.402Pilot Program for Family Preservation Services
262.403Court Order Required
262.404Filing Suit; Petition Requirements
262.405Ad Litem Appointments
262.406Court Order
262.407Family Preservation Services Plan; Contents
262.408Family Preservation Services Plan: Signing and Effect
262.409Amended Family Preservation Services Plan
262.410Court Implementation of Family Preservation Services Plan
262.411Selection of Service Provider; Reimbursement
262.412Status Hearing
262.413Extension of Order
262.414Expiration of Order
262.415Contract for Services
262.416Limit on Finance of Services
262.417Report to Legislature