Tex. Fam. Code Section 156.002
Who Can File


(a)

A party affected by an order may file a suit for modification in the court with continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

(b)

A person or entity who, at the time of filing, has standing to sue under Chapter 102 (Filing Suit) may file a suit for modification in the court with continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

(c)

The sibling of a child who is separated from the child because of the actions of the Department of Family and Protective Services may file a suit for modification requesting access to the child in the court with continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 156.002 — Who Can File, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­156.­htm#156.­002 (accessed May 11, 2024).

Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 156.002’s source at texas​.gov