Tex. Family Code § 162.026
This is the official text of Tex. Family Code § 162.026, part of Texas’s Family Code — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§ 162.026. REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD.
Official statutory text
A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of an adopted child may not transfer permanent physical custody of the child to any person who is not a relative or stepparent of the child or an adult who has a significant and long-standing relationship with the child unless:
(1) the parent, managing conservator, or guardian files a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction requesting a transfer of custody; and
(2) the court approves the petition.
(1) the parent, managing conservator, or guardian files a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction requesting a transfer of custody; and
(2) the court approves the petition.
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