Chapter 161 Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
Title 5, The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · Subtitle B, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · 36 sections
Subchapter A Grounds
§ 161.001Involuntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
§ 161.002Termination of the Rights of an Alleged Biological Father
§ 161.003Involuntary Termination: Inability to Care for Child
§ 161.004Termination of Parental Rights After Denial of Prior Petition to Terminate
§ 161.005Termination When Parent Is Petitioner
§ 161.006Termination After Abortion
§ 161.007Termination When Pregnancy Results from Criminal Act
Subchapter B Procedures
§ 161.101Petition Allegations; Petition and Motion Requirements
§ 161.102Filing Suit for Termination Before Birth
§ 161.103Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights
§ 161.1031Medical History Report
§ 161.1035Revocability of Certain Affidavits
§ 161.104Rights of Designated Managing Conservator Pending Court Appointment
§ 161.106Affidavit of Waiver of Interest in Child
§ 161.107Missing Parent or Relative
§ 161.108Release of Child from Hospital or Birthing Center
§ 161.109Requirement of Paternity Registry Certificate
Subchapter C Hearing and Order
§ 161.2011Continuance; Access to Child
§ 161.202Preferential Setting
§ 161.2021Medical History Report
§ 161.203Dismissal of Petition
§ 161.204Termination Based on Affidavit of Waiver of Interest
§ 161.205Order Denying Termination
§ 161.206Order Terminating Parental Rights
§ 161.2061Terms Regarding Limited Post-Termination Contact
§ 161.2062Provision for Limited Contact Between Biological Parent and Child
§ 161.207Appointment of Managing Conservator on Termination
§ 161.208Appointment of Department of Family and Protective Services as Managing Conservator
§ 161.2081Notice of Termination for Certain Relatives
§ 161.209Copy of Order of Termination
§ 161.210Sealing of File
§ 161.211Direct or Collateral Attack on Termination Order