Texas § 162.026 REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD.

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§ 162.026 — REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD.

Texas § 162.026

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Tex. Family Code Code Ann. § 162.026 (2026).

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Sec. 162.026. REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD. 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. SUBCHAPTER B. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN

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Sec. 162.026. REGULATED CUSTODY TRANSFER OF ADOPTED CHILD. 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.
SUBCHAPTER B. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN