Annotated Texas Family Code, 2023 ed.

Summary of Contents

Title 1 THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP

Chapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 2 The Marriage Relationship
Chapter 3 Marital Property Rights And Liabilities
Chapter 4 Premarital And Marital Property Agreements
Chapter 5 Homestead Rights
Chapter 6 Suit For Dissolution Of Marriage
Chapter 7 Award Of Marital Property
Chapter 8 Maintenance
Chapter 9 Post-Decree Proceeding

Title 1-A COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW

Chapter 15 Collaborative Family Law Act

Title 2 CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY

Chapter 31 Removal Of Disabilities Of Minority
Chapter 32 Consent To Treatment Of Child By Non-Parent Or Child
Chapter 33 Notice Of And Consent To Abortion
Chapter 34 Authorization Agreement For Nonparent Adult Caregiver
Chapter 35 Temporary Authorization For Care Of Minor Child
Chapter 35a Temporary Authorization For Inpatient Mental Health Services For Minor Child
Chapter 41 Liability Of Parents For Conduct Of Child
Chapter 42 Civil Liability For Interference With Possessory Interest In Child
Chapter 45 Change Of Name
Chapter 47 General Provisions

Title 4 PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE

Chapter 71 Definitions
Chapter 81 General Provisions
Chapter 82 Applying For Protective Order
Chapter 83 Temporary Ex Parte Orders
Chapter 84 Hearing
Chapter 85 Issuance Of Protective Order
Chapter 86 Law Enforcement Duties Relating To Protective Orders
Chapter 87 Modification Of Protective Orders
Chapter 88 Uniform Interstate Enforcement Of Protective Orders Act
Chapter 91 Reporting Family Violence
Chapter 92 Immunity
Chapter 93 Confidential And Privileged Communications

Title 5 THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

Chapter 101 Definitions
Chapter 102 Filing Suit
Chapter 103 Venue And Transfer Of Original Proceedings
Chapter 104 Evidence
Chapter 105 Settings, Hearings, And Orders
Chapter 106 Costs And Attorney’s Fees
Chapter 107 Special Appointments, Child Custody Evaluations, And Adoption Evaluations
Chapter 108 Central Record File; Vital Statistics
Chapter 109 Appeals
Chapter 110 Court Fees
Chapter 111 Guidelines For Possession And Child Support
Chapter 151 Rights And Duties In Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 152 Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act
Chapter 153 Conservatorship, Possession, And Access
Chapter 154 Child Support
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
Chapter 160 Uniform Parentage Act
Chapter 161 Termination Of The Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 162 Adoption
Chapter 201 Associate Judge
Chapter 202 Friend Of The Court
Chapter 203 Domestic Relations Offices
Chapter 204 Child Support Collection By Private Entity
Chapter 231 Title Iv-D Services
Chapter 232 Suspension Of License
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
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
Chapter 265 Prevention And Early Intervention Services
Chapter 266 Medical Care And Educational Services For Children In Conservatorship Of Department Of Family And Protective Services