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TX Fam Code § 33.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.004. Appeal

Sec. 33.004.  APPEAL.  (a)  A minor whose application under Section 33.003 is denied may appeal to the court of appeals having jurisdiction over civil matters in the county in which the application was filed.  On receipt of a notice of appeal, the clerk of the court that denied the application shall deliver a copy of the notice of appeal and record on appeal to the clerk of the court of appeals.  On receipt of the notice and record, the clerk of the court of appeals shall place the appeal on the docket of the court.(b)  The court of appeals shall rule on an appeal under this section not later than 5 p.m. on the fifth business day after the date the notice of appeal is filed with the court that denied the application.  On request by the minor, the court shall grant an extension of the period specified by this subsection.  If a request for an extension is made, the court shall rule on the appeal not later than 5 p.m. on the fifth business day after the date the minor states she is ready to proceed.   Proceedings under this section shall be given precedence over other pending matters to the extent necessary to assure that the court reaches a decision promptly, regardless of whether the minor is granted an extension under this subsection.(c)  A ruling of the court of appeals issued under this section is confidential and privileged and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, or discovery, subpoena, or other legal process.  The ruling may not be released to any person but the pregnant minor, the pregnant minor's guardian ad litem, the pregnant minor's attorney, another person designated to receive the ruling by the minor, or a governmental agency or attorney in a criminal or administrative action seeking to assert or protect the interest of the minor.  The supreme court may adopt rules to permit confidential docketing of an appeal under this section.(c-1)  Notwithstanding Subsection (c), the court of appeals may publish an opinion relating to a ruling under this section if the opinion is written in a way to preserve the confidentiality of the identity of the pregnant minor.(d)  The clerk of the supreme court shall prescribe the notice of appeal form to be used by the minor appealing a judgment under this section.(e)  A filing fee is not required of and court costs may not be assessed against a minor filing an appeal under this section.(f)  An expedited confidential appeal shall be available to any pregnant minor to whom a court of appeals denies an application to authorize the minor to consent to the performance of an abortion without notification to or consent of a parent, managing conservator, or guardian.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician

Sec. 33.005.  AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIAN.  (a)  A physician may execute for inclusion in the minor's medical record an affidavit stating that, after reasonable inquiry, it is the belief of the physician that:(1)  the minor has made an application or filed a notice of an appeal with a court under this chapter;(2)  the deadline for court action imposed by this chapter has passed;  and(3)  the physician has been notified that the court has not denied the application or appeal.(b)  A physician who in good faith has executed an affidavit under Subsection (a) may rely on the affidavit and may perform the abortion as if the court had issued an order granting the application or appeal.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Fam Code § 33.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity

Sec. 33.006.  GUARDIAN AD LITEM IMMUNITY.  A guardian ad litem appointed under this chapter and acting in the course and scope of the appointment is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission of the guardian ad litem committed in good faith.  The immunity granted by this section does not apply if the conduct of the guardian ad litem is committed in a manner described by Sections 107.009(b)(1)-(3).|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 7.001, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Fam Code § 33.0065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.0065. Records

Sec. 33.0065.  RECORDS.  The clerk of the court shall retain the records for each case before the court under this chapter in accordance with rules for civil cases and grant access to the records to the minor who is the subject of the proceeding.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 7, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State

Sec. 33.007.  COSTS PAID BY STATE.  (a)  A court acting under Section 33.003 or 33.004 may issue an order requiring the state to pay:(1)  the cost of any attorney ad litem and any guardian ad litem appointed for the minor;(2)  notwithstanding Sections 33.003(n) and 33.004(e), the costs of court associated with the application or appeal;  and(3)  any court reporter's fees incurred.(b)  An order issued under Subsection (a) must be directed to the comptroller, who shall pay the amount ordered from funds appropriated to the Texas Department of Health.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Fam Code § 33.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance

Sec. 33.008.  PHYSICIAN'S DUTY TO REPORT ABUSE OF A MINOR; INVESTIGATION AND ASSISTANCE.  (a)  If a minor claims to have been physically or sexually abused or a physician or physician's agent has reason to believe that a minor has been physically or sexually abused, the physician or physician's agent shall immediately report the suspected abuse and the name of the abuser to the Department of Family and Protective Services and to a local law enforcement agency and shall refer the minor to the department for services or intervention that may be in the best interest of the minor.  The local law enforcement agency shall respond and shall write a report within 24 hours of being notified of the alleged abuse.  A report shall be made regardless of whether the local law enforcement agency knows or suspects that a report about the abuse may have previously been made.(b)  The appropriate local law enforcement agency and the Department of Family and Protective Services shall investigate suspected abuse reported under this section and, if warranted, shall refer the case to the appropriate prosecuting authority.(c)  When the local law enforcement agency responds to the report of physical or sexual abuse as required by Subsection (a), a law enforcement officer or appropriate agent from the Department of Family and Protective Services may take emergency possession of the minor without a court order to protect the health and safety of the minor as described by Chapter 262.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (H.B. 841), Sec. 2, eff. May 21, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.0085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor

Sec. 33.0085.  DUTY OF JUDGE OR JUSTICE TO REPORT ABUSE OF MINOR.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, a judge or justice who, as a result of court proceedings conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004, has reason to believe that a minor has been or may be physically or sexually abused shall:(1)  immediately report the suspected abuse and the name of the abuser to the Department of Family and Protective Services and to a local law enforcement agency; and(2)  refer the minor to the department for services or intervention that may be in the best interest of the minor.(b)  The appropriate local law enforcement agency and the Department of Family and Protective Services shall investigate suspected abuse reported under this section and, if warranted, shall refer the case to the appropriate prosecuting authority.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Sec. 33.009.  OTHER REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR.  A court or the guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem for the minor shall report conduct reasonably believed to violate Section 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, or 25.02, Penal Code, based on information obtained during a confidential court proceeding held under this chapter to:(1)  any local or state law enforcement agency;(2)  the Department of Family and Protective Services, if the alleged conduct involves a person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child;(3)  the state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers the facility in which the alleged conduct occurred, if the alleged conduct occurred in a facility operated, licensed, certified, or registered by a state agency; or(4)  an appropriate agency designated by the court.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.27, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 33.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.010. Confidentiality

Sec. 33.010.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  Notwithstanding any other law, information obtained by the Department of Family and Protective Services or another entity under Section 33.008, 33.0085, or 33.009 is confidential except to the extent necessary to prove a violation of Section 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, or 25.02, Penal Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.28, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 10, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass

Sec. 33.011.  INFORMATION RELATING TO JUDICIAL BYPASS.  The Texas Department of Health shall produce and distribute informational materials that explain the rights of a minor under this chapter.  The materials must explain the procedures established by Sections 33.003 and 33.004 and must be made available in English and in Spanish.  The material provided by the department shall also provide information relating to alternatives to abortion and health risks associated with abortion.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Fam Code § 33.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.012. Civil Penalty

Sec. 33.012.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.(b)  Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.(c)  A civil penalty may not be assessed against:(1)  a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or(2)  a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004.(d)  It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.(e)  The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.013. Capacity to Consent

Sec. 33.013.  CAPACITY TO CONSENT.  An unemancipated minor does not have the capacity to consent to any action that violates this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 33.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion|Section 33.014. Attorney General to Enforce

Sec. 33.014.  ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ENFORCE.  The attorney general shall enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 34.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.0015. Definitions

Sec. 34.0015.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Adult caregiver" means an adult person whom a parent has authorized to provide temporary care for a child under this chapter.(2)  "Parent" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.024.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 482), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.002. Authorization Agreement

Sec. 34.002.  AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT.  (a)  A parent or both parents of a child may enter into an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver to authorize the adult caregiver to perform the following acts in regard to the child:(1)  to authorize medical, dental, psychological, or surgical treatment and immunization of the child, including executing any consents or authorizations for the release of information as required by law relating to the treatment or immunization;(2)  to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for the child and automobile insurance coverage for the child, if appropriate;(3)  to enroll the child in a day-care program or preschool or in a public or private elementary or secondary school;(4)  to authorize the child to participate in age-appropriate extracurricular, civic, social, or recreational activities, including athletic activities;(5)  to authorize the child to obtain a learner's permit, driver's license, or state-issued identification card;(6)  to authorize employment of the child;(7)  to apply for and receive public benefits on behalf of the child; and(8)  to obtain:(A)  copies or originals of state-issued personal identification documents for the child, including the child's birth certificate; and(B)  to the extent authorized under federal law, copies or originals of federally issued personal identification documents for the child, including the child's social security card.(b)  To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this chapter and any other law relating to the eligibility requirements other than parental consent to obtain a service under Subsection (a), the other law controls.(c)  An authorization agreement under this chapter does not confer on an adult caregiver the right to authorize the performance of an abortion on the child or the administration of emergency contraception to the child.(d)  Only one authorization agreement may be in effect for a child at any time.  An authorization agreement is void if it is executed while a prior authorization agreement remains in effect.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1598), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 484 (H.B. 848), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 482), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1167 (S.B. 821), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.0021. Authorization Agreement by Parent in Child Protective Services Case

Sec. 34.0021.  AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT BY PARENT IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASE.  A parent may enter into an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver with whom a child is placed under a parental child safety placement agreement approved by the Department of Family and Protective Services to allow the person to perform the acts described by Section 34.002(a) with regard to the child:(1)  during an investigation of abuse or neglect; or(2)  while the department is providing services to the parent.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 484 (H.B. 848), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.0022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.0022. Inapplicability of Certain Laws

Sec. 34.0022.  INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS.  (a)  An authorization agreement executed under this chapter between a child's parent and an adult caregiver does not subject the adult caregiver to any law or rule governing the licensing or regulation of a residential child-care facility under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code.(b)  A child who is the subject of an authorization agreement executed under this chapter is not considered to be placed in foster care and the parties to the authorization agreement are not subject to any law or rule governing foster care providers.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.004. Execution of Authorization Agreement

Sec. 34.004.  EXECUTION OF AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT.  (a)  The authorization agreement must be signed and sworn to before a notary public by the parent and the adult caregiver.(b)  A parent may not execute an authorization agreement without a written order by the appropriate court if:(1)  there is a court order or pending suit affecting the parent-child relationship concerning the child;(2)  there is pending litigation in any court concerning:(A)  custody, possession, or placement of the child; or(B)  access to or visitation with the child; or(3)  a court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the child.(c)  An authorization agreement obtained in violation of Subsection (b) is void.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1598), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 871), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.005. Duties of Parties to Authorization Agreement

Sec. 34.005.  DUTIES OF PARTIES TO AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT.  (a)  If both parents did not sign the authorization agreement, not later than the 10th day after the date the authorization agreement is executed the parties shall mail to the parent who was not a party to the authorization agreement at the parent's last known address, if that parent is living and that parent's parental rights have not been terminated:(1)  one copy of the executed authorization agreement by certified mail, return receipt requested, or international registered mail, return receipt requested, as applicable; and(2)  one copy of the executed authorization agreement by first class mail or international first class mail, as applicable.(a-1)  Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (a-2), an authorization agreement is void if the parties fail to comply with Subsection (a).(a-2)  Subsection (a) does not apply to an authorization agreement if the parent who was not a party to the authorization agreement:(1)  does not have court-ordered possession of or access to the child who is the subject of the authorization agreement; and(2)  has previously committed an act of family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, or assault against the parent who is a party to the authorization agreement, the child who is the subject of the authorization agreement, or another child of the parent who is a party to the authorization agreement, as documented by one or more of the following:(A)  the issuance of a protective order against the parent who was not a party to the authorization agreement as provided under Chapter 85 or under a similar law of another state; or(B)  the conviction of the parent who was not a party to the authorization agreement of an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, or of another criminal offense in this state or in another state an element of which involves a violent act or prohibited sexual conduct.(b)  A party to the authorization agreement shall immediately inform each other party of any change in the party's address or contact information.  If a party fails to comply with this subsection, the authorization agreement is voidable by the other party.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1598), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 482), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3052), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 34.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family|Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority|Chapter 34 - Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver|Section 34.006. Authorization Voidable

Sec. 34.006.  AUTHORIZATION VOIDABLE.  An authorization agreement is voidable by a party if the other party knowingly:(1)  obtained the authorization agreement by fraud, duress, or misrepresentation; or(2)  made a false statement on the authorization agreement.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1598), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|