Tex. Est. Code Section 22.004
Child


(a)

“Child” includes an adopted child, regardless of whether the adoption occurred through:

(1)

an existing or former statutory procedure; or

(2)

an equitable adoption or acts of estoppel.

(b)

The term “child” does not include a child who does not have a presumed father unless a provision of this code expressly states that a child who does not have a presumed father is included.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844 (H.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 22.004 — Child, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­22.­htm#22.­004 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 22.004’s source at texas​.gov