Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · CHAPTER 102. FILING SUIT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006 (2026)

Limitations On Standing

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Sec. 102.006. LIMITATIONS ON STANDING. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), if the parent-child relationship between the child and every living parent of the child has been terminated, an original suit may not be filed by:

(1) a former parent whose parent-child relationship with the child has been terminated by court order;

(2) the father of the child; or

(3) a family member or relative by blood, adoption, or marriage of either a former parent whose parent-child relationship has been terminated or of the father of the child.

(b) The limitations on filing suit imposed by this section do not apply to a person who:

(1) has a continuing right to possession of or access to the child under an existing court order; or

(2) has the consent of the child's managing conservator, guardian, or legal custodian to bring the suit.

(c) The limitations on filing suit imposed by this section do not apply to a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity of a former parent whose parent-child relationship with the child has been terminated by court order if the relative files an original suit or a suit for modification requesting managing conservatorship of the child not later than the 90th day after the date the parent-child relationship between the child and the parent is terminated in a suit filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services requesting the termination of the parent-child relationship.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 2.08, eff. June 14, 2001.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (H.B. 2350), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 34 cases, 2006–2020 · 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 19× “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). · cites it 3× “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(8) (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of C.M.C. & J.T.C., Minor Child., 192 S.W.3d 866 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006). · cites it 3× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of J.C., a Child, 399 S.W.3d 235 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012). · cites it 2× “-3- 04-12-00116-CV TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.006 (West 2008).”
in the Interest of C.S., a Child, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). · cites it 2× “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of A.D.P., a Child, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). · cites it 2× “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(1), (b)(l)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
In re CMC, 192 S.W.3d 866 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006). · cites it 3× “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of C.R.P., a Child, 192 S.W.3d 823 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code AnN. § 102.006(a)(1) (Vernon 2002).”
In re Am, 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). · cites it 11× “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of N.A.D., a Child, 397 S.W.3d 747 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2013). “Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(c). Under subsection (c) the limitations on filing suit “do not apply to .”
In re ADP, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). · cites it 2× “TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(1),(b)(1)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
In re Cs, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). · cites it 2× “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(a): 4 cases
P. R. M. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 03-16-00065-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 26, 2016).
in the Interest of A.B., M.B., L.B., & A.B., Child., No. 13-16-00329-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Sept. 2, 2016).
in the Interest of M.G. & P.G., Child., No. 13-09-00305-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi July 15, 2010).
in the Interest of M.G. & P.G., Child., No. 13-09-00305-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi July 15, 2010).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(a)(1): 6 cases
in the Interest of C.R.P., a Child, 192 S.W.3d 823 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code AnN. § 102.006(a)(1) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of A.D.P., a Child, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(1), (b)(l)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
In re CRP, 192 S.W.3d 823 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006).
In re ADP, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). “TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(1),(b)(1)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
in the Interest of A.D.P., a Child, No. 08-06-00245-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso Oct. 23, 2008).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(a)(3): 3 cases
in the Interest of C.S., a Child, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Cs, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of C.G.B. & H.F.B., Child., No. 06-19-00042-CV (Tex. App.—Texarkana Oct. 24, 2019).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(a)(8): 1 case
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(8) (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(b): 5 cases
in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of C.S., a Child, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Am, 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
In re Cs, 264 S.W.3d 864 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “Laws 1610 , 1637 (amended 2007) (current version at TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(3) (Vernon Supp.”
L. H. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 03-13-00348-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Mar. 6, 2014).
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(b)(1): 1 case
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(8) (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(b)(2): 2 cases
in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
In re Am, 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(c): 10 cases
in the Interest of A.M., A.M. & B.M., Child., 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of N.A.D., a Child, 397 S.W.3d 747 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2013). “Tex. Fam. Code § 102.006(c). Under subsection (c) the limitations on filing suit “do not apply to .”
in the Interest of A.D.P., a Child, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 102.006(a)(1), (b)(l)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
In re Am, 312 S.W.3d 76 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006 (Vernon 2008).”
In re ADP, 281 S.W.3d 541 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2008). “TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 102.006(a)(1),(b)(1)(2)(Vernon Pamphlet 2008).”
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