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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. 2010).
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in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App. 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. 2012). · cites it 6× “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.005 (West Supp.”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2010). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005(5) (Vernon Supp.”
Queen v. Goeddertz, 48 S.W.3d 928 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 1996)).”
In Re Mata, 212 S.W.3d 597 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.005 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of A.M., 60 S.W.3d 166 (Tex. App. 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. 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 (Tex. App. 2022).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(2) — 1 case
In Re Mata, 212 S.W.3d 597 (Tex. App. 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 (Tex. App. 2021).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 102.005(4) — 1 case
in the Interest of J. M. F., a Child (Tex. App. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2012). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.005 (West Supp.”
In Re D.G. & C.g, 329 S.W.3d 893 (Tex. App. 2010).
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