The term “custody” is not typically used in Texas law. Instead, legal documents refer to “conservatorship.” Regardless of the terminology used, each situation is looked at on a case-by-case basis.
A parent is rarely given the authority to keep the children from the other parent completely. However, in some instances, one parent is given the power to make all decisions regarding the children – including where the children will live. In other cases, the parents must live close to each other, and the decision-making is shared.