§ 161.2062 Provision for Limited Contact Between Biological Parent and Child
(a)
An order terminating the parent-child relationship may not require that a subsequent adoption order include terms regarding limited post-termination contact between the child and a biological parent.
(b)
The inclusion of a requirement for post-termination contact described by Subsection (a) in a termination order does not:
(1)
affect the finality of a termination or subsequent adoption order; or
(2)
grant standing to a parent whose parental rights have been terminated to file any action under this title after the court renders a subsequent adoption order with respect to the child.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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