Texas § FA.102.0045 - STANDING FOR SIBLING
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§ FA.102.0045. STANDING FOR SIBLING
STANDING FOR SIBLING. (a) The sibling of a child may file an original suit requesting access to the child as provided by Section 153.551 if the sibling is at least 18 years of age. (a-1) The sibling of a child who is separated from the sibling as the result of an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services may file an original suit as provided by Section 153.551 requesting access to the child, regardless of the age of the sibling. A court shall expedite a suit filed under this subsection. (b) Access to a child by a sibling of the child is governed by the standards established by Section 153.551 . Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1191 (H.B. 270 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 744 (H.B. 1781 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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Section FA.102.0045 ("STANDING FOR SIBLING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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