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Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005 (2026)

Standing To Request Termination And Adoption

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Sec. 102.005. STANDING TO REQUEST TERMINATION AND ADOPTION. An original suit requesting only an adoption or for termination of the parent-child relationship joined with a petition for adoption may be filed by:

(1) a stepparent of the child;

(2) an adult who, as the result of a placement for adoption, has had actual possession and control of the child at any time during the 30-day period preceding the filing of the petition; or

(3) an adult who has adopted, or is the foster parent of and has petitioned to adopt, a sibling of the child.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1406 (S.B. 758), Sec. 3(a), eff. September 1, 2007.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (H.B. 2350), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 41 cases (8 in the last 5 years), 2000–2024 · leading case: in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010).
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in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). · cites it 7× “Texas Family Code Sections 102.005 and 102.”
in the Interest of J.C., a Child, 399 S.W.3d 235 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012). · cites it 6× “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.005 (West Supp.”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “2001) (giving a person who has actual care, control, and possession of the child the right to consent to treatment of a child under certain circumstances); Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 1996) (giving standing to request adoption, or termination of parental rights and…”
in the Interest of A.B. & H.B., Child., 412 S.W.3d 588 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013). “-Tyler 1991, writ denied); see also Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.004(b); Act of Apr.”
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005(5) (Vernon Supp.”
Queen v. Goeddertz, 48 S.W.3d 928 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2001). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 1996)).”
In re Mata, 212 S.W.3d 597 (Tex. App.—Austin 2006). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005(2). Although the code does not explicitly state that the child must be at least thirty days old, such a conclusion is logical from the language of the statute.”
Arthur & Enedilia Martinez v. Gloria Estrada, 392 S.W.3d 261 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012). · cites it 2× “Texas Family Code section 102.005 details the standing requirements to request adoption.”
in the Interest of C.M.C. & J.T.C., Minor Child., 192 S.W.3d 866 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of A.M., 60 S.W.3d 166 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2001). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of M.T., 21 S.W.3d 925 (Tex. App. 2000). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of J.P., 196 S.W.3d 434 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 2002) (discussing standing requirements to file adoption proceedings); Rodarte v.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(1): 1 case
in the Interest of K.T.R., a Child, No. 10-22-00219-CV (Tex. App.—Waco Dec. 21, 2022).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(2): 1 case
In re Mata, 212 S.W.3d 597 (Tex. App.—Austin 2006). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005(2). Although the code does not explicitly state that the child must be at least thirty days old, such a conclusion is logical from the language of the statute.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(3): 1 case
In re Angie Ramirez, No. 03-21-00145-CV (Tex. App.—Austin May 19, 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(4): 1 case
in the Interest of J. M. F., a Child, No. 13-12-00640-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Sept. 26, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(5): 10 cases
in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “Texas Family Code Sections 102.005 and 102.”
in the Interest of A.B. & H.B., Child., 412 S.W.3d 588 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013). “-Tyler 1991, writ denied); see also Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.004(b); Act of Apr.”
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005(5) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of J.C., a Child, 399 S.W.3d 235 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.005 (West Supp.”
In re D.G. & C.g, 329 S.W.3d 893 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010).
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