Tex. Fam. Code Section 35.002
Temporary Authorization

A person described by Section 35.001 (Applicability) may seek a court order for temporary authorization for care of a child by filing a petition in the district court in the county in which the person resides if:

(1)

the child has resided with the person for at least the 30 days preceding the date the petition was filed; and

(2)

the person does not have an authorization agreement under Chapter 34 (Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver) or other signed, written documentation from a parent, conservator, or guardian that enables the person to provide necessary care for the child.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 1043), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.

Source: Section 35.002 — Temporary Authorization, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­35.­htm#35.­002 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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