Title 5 › Chapter 156 › Subchapter A

Texas Family Code § 156.008

Additional Requirements in Suit for Modification Between Parent and Nonparent

Modification · General Provisions

In a suit for modification between a parent and a nonparent, the nonparent:

(1) if required to overcome the presumption under Section 153.002(b), must overcome the presumption by clear and convincing evidence; and

(2) may not overcome the presumption under Section 153.002(b) on the basis of a prior order granting relief to the nonparent if the parent agreed to the prior order.

Official text of the Texas Family Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 236 (S.B. 2052), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.

This section refers to

§ 153.002