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Tex. Fam. Code § 101.009 (2026)

Danger To Physical Health Or Safety Of Child

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Sec. 101.009. DANGER TO PHYSICAL HEALTH OR SAFETY OF CHILD. "Danger to the physical health or safety of a child" includes exposure of the child to loss or injury that jeopardizes the physical health or safety of the child without regard to whether there has been an actual prior injury to the child.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In re Vanessa Arp, No. 12-20-00251-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler Jan. 13, 2021).
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In re Vanessa Arp, No. 12-20-00251-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler Jan. 13, 2021). · cites it 4× “6 See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 101.009 (West 2019) (danger to physical health or safety of child includes child’s exposure to “loss or injury that jeopardizes the physical health or safety of the child without regard to whether there has been an actual prior injury to the child”);…”
in the Interest of C. E. P., III Child v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 01-19-00120-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Aug. 6, 2019). “2d at 533 ; see also TEX. FAM. CODE § 101.009 (“‘Danger to the physical health or safety of a child’ includes exposure of the child to loss or injury that jeopardizes the physical health or safety of the child without regard to whether there has been an actual prior injury to…”
In the Interest of J.H, A.H, J.H a Child v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 01-25-00854-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 10, 2026). “” TEX. FAM. CODE § 101.009. 40 4. Sufficient Evidence Continuing Danger Remains and Prevents Return of Children to Parents In its final decree of termination, the trial court made the following finding: The Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the Department made…”
Susan Kaye Hill v. Texas Real Est. Comm'n, No. 07-00-00488-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Aug. 10, 2001). “1987); see also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (making use of similar definition in phrase “danger to the physical health or safety of a child”).”
in the Interest of H. K. A., B. S. A. & A. K. A., Child., No. 07-07-00008-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 8, 2007). “1987); see also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (making use of similar definition in phrase "danger to the physical health or safety of a child").”
in the Interest of H. K. A., B. S. A. & A. K. A., Child., No. 07-07-00008-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 8, 2007). “1987); see also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (making use of similar definition in phrase “danger to the physical health or safety of a child”).”
in the Interest of H. K. A., B. S. A. & A. K. A., Child., No. 07-07-00008-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 8, 2007). “1987); see also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (making use of similar definition in phrase “danger to the physical health or safety of a child”).”
in the Interest of B. W. B., a Child, No. 07-08-00487-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Oct. 29, 2009). “Given that state of the evidence, and the express statutory authorization for its consideration of the mother’s 17 See also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (Vernon 2008) (defining “danger to the physical health or safety of a child” as including “exposure of the child to loss or…”
in the Interest of B. W. B., a Child, No. 07-08-00487-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Oct. 29, 2009). “” 17: 17 See also Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 101.009 (Vernon 2008) (defining “danger to the physical health or safety of a child” as including “exposure of the child to loss or injury that jeopardizes the physical health or safety of the child without regard to whether there has been…”
C. L. J. & T. P. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 03-13-00646-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Mar. 20, 2014). “2013) (quoting Tex. Fam. Code § 101.009).7 The Texas Supreme Court in E.”
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