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TX Fam Code § 162.419 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries|Section 162.419. Registry Records Confidential

Sec. 162.419.  REGISTRY RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL.  (a)  All applications, registrations, records, and other information submitted to, obtained by, or otherwise acquired by a registry are confidential and may not be disclosed to any person or entity except in the manner authorized by this subchapter.(b)  Information acquired by a registry may not be disclosed under freedom of information or sunshine legislation, rules, or practice.(c)  A person may not file or prosecute a class action litigation to force a registry to disclose identifying information.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.420 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries|Section 162.420. Rulemaking

Sec. 162.420.  RULEMAKING.  (a)  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall make rules and adopt minimum standards for the Department of State Health Services to:(1)  administer the provisions of this subchapter; and(2)  ensure that each registry respects the right to privacy and confidentiality of an adoptee, birth parent, and biological sibling who does not desire to disclose the person's identity.(b)  The Department of State Health Services shall conduct a comprehensive review of all rules and standards adopted under this subchapter not less than every six years.(c)  In order to provide the administrators an opportunity to review proposed rules and standards and send written suggestions to the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission, the executive commissioner shall, before adopting rules and minimum standards, send a copy of the proposed rules and standards not less than 60 days before the date they take effect to:(1)  the administrator of each registry established under this subchapter; and(2)  the administrator of each agency authorized by the department to place children for adoption.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.116, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 162.421 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries|Section 162.421. Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties

Sec. 162.421.  PROHIBITED ACTS;  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  This subchapter does not prevent the Department of State Health Services from making known to the public, by appropriate means, the existence of voluntary adoption registries.(b)  Information received by or in connection with the operation of a registry may not be stored in a data bank used for any purpose other than operation of the registry.(c)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or recklessly discloses information from a registry application, registration, record, or other information submitted to, obtained by, or otherwise acquired by a registry in violation of this subchapter.  This subsection may not be construed to penalize the disclosure of information from adoption agency records.  An offense under this subsection is a felony of the second degree.(d)  A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence causes or permits the disclosure of information from a registry application, registration, record, or other information submitted to, obtained by, or otherwise acquired by a registry in violation of this subchapter.  This subsection may not be construed to penalize the disclosure of information from adoption agency records.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.(e)  A person commits an offense if the person impersonates an adoptee, birth parent, or biological sibling with the intent to secure confidential information from a registry established under this subchapter.  An offense under this subsection is a felony of the second degree.(f)  A person commits an offense if the person impersonates an administrator, agent, or employee of a registry with the intent to secure confidential information from a registry established under this subchapter.  An offense under this subsection is a felony of the second degree.(g)  A person commits an offense if the person, with intent to deceive and with knowledge of the statement's meaning, makes a false statement under oath in connection with the operation of a registry.  An offense under this subsection is a felony of the third degree.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.117, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 162.422 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries|Section 162.422. Immunity From Liability

Sec. 162.422.  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.  (a)  The Department of State Health Services or authorized agency establishing or operating a registry is not liable to any person for obtaining or disclosing identifying information about a birth parent, adoptee, or biological sibling within the scope of this subchapter and under its provisions.(b)  An employee or agent of the Department of State Health Services or of an authorized agency establishing or operating a registry under this subchapter is not liable to any person for obtaining or disclosing identifying information about a birth parent, adoptee, or biological sibling within the scope of this subchapter and under its provisions.(c)  A person or entity furnishing information to the administrator or an employee or agent of a registry is not liable to any person for disclosing information about a birth parent, adoptee, or biological sibling within the scope of this subchapter and under its provisions.(d)  A person or entity is not immune from liability for performing an act prohibited by Section 162.421.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.118, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 162.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.501. Adoption of Adult

Sec. 162.501.  ADOPTION OF ADULT.  The court may grant the petition of an adult residing in this state to adopt another adult according to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.502. Jurisdiction

Sec. 162.502.  JURISDICTION.  The petitioner shall file a suit to adopt an adult in the district court or a statutory county court granted jurisdiction in family law cases and proceedings by Chapter 25, Government Code, in the county of the petitioner's residence.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.503. Requirements of Petition

Sec. 162.503.  REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION.  (a)  A petition to adopt an adult shall be entitled "In the Interest of __________, An Adult."(b)  If the petitioner is married, both spouses must join in the petition for adoption.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.504. Consent

Sec. 162.504.  CONSENT.  A court may not grant an adoption unless the adult consents in writing to be adopted by the petitioner.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.505. Attendance Required

Sec. 162.505.  ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.  The petitioner and the adult to be adopted must attend the hearing.  For good cause shown, the court may waive this requirement, by written order, if the petitioner or adult to be adopted is unable to attend.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 162.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.506. Adoption Order

Sec. 162.506.  ADOPTION ORDER.  (a)  The court shall grant the adoption if the court finds that the requirements for adoption of an adult are met.(b)  Notwithstanding that both spouses have joined in a petition for the adoption of an adult as required by Section 162.503(b), the court may grant the adoption of the adult to both spouses or, on request of the spouses, to only one spouse.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 555, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Fam Code § 162.507 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult|Section 162.507. Effect of Adoption

Sec. 162.507.  EFFECT OF ADOPTION.  (a)  The adopted adult is the son or daughter of the adoptive parents for all purposes.(b)  The adopted adult is entitled to inherit from and through the adopted adult's adoptive parents as though the adopted adult were the biological child of the adoptive parents.(c)  The adopted adult may not inherit from or through the adult's biological parent.  A biological parent may not inherit from or through an adopted adult.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 169 (H.B. 204), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Fam Code § 162.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 162.601. Incentives for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies

Sec. 162.601.  INCENTIVES FOR LICENSED CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES.  (a)  Subject to the availability of funds, the Department of Family and Protective Services shall pay, in addition to any other amounts due, a monetary incentive to a licensed child-placing agency for the completion of an adoption:(1)  of a child, as defined by Section 162.301, receiving or entitled to receive foster care at department expense; and(2)  arranged with the assistance of the agency.(b)  The incentive may not exceed 25 percent of the amount the department would have spent to provide one year of foster care for the child, determined according to the child's level of care at the time the adoption is completed.(c)  For purposes of this section, an adoption is completed on the date on which the court issues the adoption order.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1309, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.119, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 162.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 162.602. Documentation to Accompany Petition for Adoption or Annulment or Revocation of Adoption

Sec. 162.602.  DOCUMENTATION TO ACCOMPANY PETITION FOR ADOPTION OR ANNULMENT OR REVOCATION OF ADOPTION.  At the time a petition for adoption or annulment or revocation of adoption is filed, the petitioner shall also file completed documentation that may be used by the clerk of the court, at the time the petition is granted, to comply with Section 192.009, Health and Safety Code, and Section 108.003.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1128, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Fam Code § 162.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 162.603. Post-Adoption Support Information Provided by Licensed Child-Placing Agencies

Sec. 162.603.  POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LICENSED CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES.  A licensed child-placing agency shall provide prospective adoptive parents with information regarding:(1)  the community services and other resources available to support a parent who adopts a child; and(2)  the options available to the adoptive parent if the parent is unable to care for the adopted child. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 985 (H.B. 834), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 162.701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter H. Embryo Donation Information|Section 162.701. Definitions

Sec.  162.701.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Department" means the Department of Family and Protective Services.(2)  "Embryo donation" has the meaning assigned by Section 159.011, Occupations Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 785), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 162.702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 162 - Adoption|Subchapter H. Embryo Donation Information|Section 162.702. Information Regarding Embryo Donation

Sec. 162.702.  INFORMATION REGARDING EMBRYO DONATION.  The department shall post information regarding embryo donation on the department's Internet website.  The information must include contact information for nonprofit organizations that facilitate embryo donation.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 785), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 201.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.001. Appointment

Sec. 201.001.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  A judge of a court having jurisdiction of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 may appoint a full-time or part-time associate judge to perform the duties authorized by this chapter if the commissioners court of a county in which the court has jurisdiction authorizes the employment of an associate judge.(b)  If a court has jurisdiction in more than one county, an associate judge appointed by that court may serve only in a county in which the commissioners court has authorized the associate judge's appointment.(c)  If more than one court in a county has jurisdiction of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 the commissioners court may authorize the appointment of an associate judge for each court or may authorize one or more associate judges to share service with two or more courts.(d)  If an associate judge serves more than one court, the associate judge's appointment must be made with the unanimous approval of all the judges under whom the associate judge serves.(e)  This section does not apply to an associate judge appointed under Subchapter B or C.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1302, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1258, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 812), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 201.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.002. Qualifications

Sec. 201.002.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), to be eligible for appointment as an associate judge, a person must meet the requirements and qualifications to serve as a judge of the court or courts for which the associate judge is appointed.(b)  To be eligible for appointment as an associate judge under Subchapter B or C, a person must meet the requirements and qualifications established under those subchapters.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 44 (S.B. 271), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 201.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.003. Compensation

Sec. 201.003.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  An associate judge shall be paid a salary determined by the commissioners court of the county in which the associate judge serves.(b)  If an associate judge serves in more than one county, the associate judge shall be paid a salary as determined by agreement of the commissioners courts of the counties in which the associate judge serves.(c)  The associate judge's salary is paid from the county fund available for payment of officers' salaries.(d)  This section does not apply to an associate judge appointed under Subchapter B or C.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1302, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1258, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Fam Code § 201.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.004. Termination of Associate Judge

Sec. 201.004.  TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE.  (a)  An associate judge who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge of that court.(b)  The employment of an associate judge who serves more than two courts may only be terminated by a majority vote of all the judges of the courts which the associate judge serves.(c)  The employment of an associate judge who serves two courts may be terminated by either of the judges of the courts which the associate judge serves.(d)  This section does not apply to an associate judge appointed under Subchapter B or C.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1302, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1258, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Fam Code § 201.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.005. Cases That May Be Referred

Sec. 201.005.  CASES THAT MAY BE REFERRED.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, a judge of a court may refer to an associate judge any aspect of a suit over which the court has jurisdiction under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4, including any matter ancillary to the suit.(b)  Unless a party files a written objection to the associate judge hearing a trial on the merits, the judge may refer the trial to the associate judge.  A trial on the merits is any final adjudication from which an appeal may be taken to a court of appeals.(c)  A party must file an objection to an associate judge hearing a trial on the merits or presiding at a jury trial not later than the 10th day after the date the party receives notice that the associate judge will hear the trial.  If an objection is filed, the referring court shall hear the trial on the merits or preside at a jury trial.(d)  The requirements of Subsections (b) and (c) shall apply whenever a judge has authority to refer the trial of a suit under this title, Title 1, Chapter 45, or Title 4 to an associate judge, master, or other assistant judge regardless of whether the assistant judge is appointed under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1302, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 812), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 201.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.006. Order of Referral

Sec. 201.006.  ORDER OF REFERRAL.  (a)  In referring a case to an associate judge, the judge of the referring court shall render:(1)  an individual order of referral;  or(2)  a general order of referral specifying the class and type of cases to be heard by the associate judge.(b)  The order of referral may limit the power or duties of an associate judge.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|
TX Fam Code § 201.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle C - Judicial Resources and Services|Chapter 201 - Associate Judge|Subchapter A. Associate Judge|Section 201.008. Attendance of Bailiff

Sec. 201.008.  ATTENDANCE OF BAILIFF.  A bailiff may attend a hearing by an associate judge if directed by the referring court.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.|