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Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006 (2026)

Hearsay Statement Of Child Abuse Victim

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Sec. 104.006. HEARSAY STATEMENT OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIM. In a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, a statement made by a child 12 years of age or younger that describes alleged abuse against the child, without regard to whether the statement is otherwise inadmissible as hearsay, is admissible as evidence if, in a hearing conducted outside the presence of the jury, the court finds that the time, content, and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indications of the statement's reliability and:

(1) the child testifies or is available to testify at the proceeding in court or in any other manner provided for by law; or

(2) the court determines that the use of the statement in lieu of the child's testimony is necessary to protect the welfare of the child.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 575, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 47 cases (13 in the last 5 years), 2002–2026 · leading case: In re Interest of R.H.W., 542 S.W.3d 724 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018).
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In re Interest of R.H.W., 542 S.W.3d 724 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018). · cites it 3× “See Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006. 2 The trial court ruled Mother's testimony admissible, and Father does not challenge this ruling on appeal.”
In the Interest of E.A.K., 192 S.W.3d 133 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2006). · cites it 6× “006 of the Texas Family Code. Tex. FaM.Code Ann. § 104.”
in the Interest of E.M. & J.M., Child., 494 S.W.3d 209 (Tex. App.—Waco 2015). · cites it 2× “001(1), for purposes of Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 104.006 .). Reliability Jessica and Daniel also complain that the trial court abused its discretion by determining that the statements made by E.”
in the Interest of S.B. & Y.B., Minor Child., 207 S.W.3d 877 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 104.006 (Vernon 2002).”
In re K.S., 76 S.W.3d 36 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2002). “were improperly allowed into evidence even though they did not meet the requirements of Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006 (Vernon Supp. 2002).”
In the Interest of S.P., 168 S.W.3d 197 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005). · cites it 3× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 104.006 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of M.R. & W.M., Child., 243 S.W.3d 807 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 104.006 (Vernon 2002); In re S.”
In the Interest of P.E.W., II, K.M.W., & D.L.W., Child., 105 S.W.3d 771 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2003). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 104.006 (Vernon 2002).”
In re Eak, 192 S.W.3d 133 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2006). · cites it 6× “006 of the Texas Family Code. TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 104.”
In the Interest of K.L., 91 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “Tex Fam.Code Ann. § 104.006. . Id. . Id. .”
In the Interest of K.S., a Child, 76 S.W.3d 36 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2002). “were improperly allowed into evidence even though they did not meet the requirements of Tex. Fam.Code § 104.006 (Vernon Supp. 2002).”
In re Kl, 91 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “[85] Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 104.006. [86] Id. [87] Id.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006(1): 3 cases
In re Interest of R.H.W., 542 S.W.3d 724 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006. 2 The trial court ruled Mother's testimony admissible, and Father does not challenge this ruling on appeal.”
In the Interest of S.P., 168 S.W.3d 197 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 104.006 (Vernon 2002).”
In re Sp, 168 S.W.3d 197 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005).
Tex. Fam. Code § 104.006(2): 1 case
In the Interest of R.L.C. & J.M.C., Jr., Child. v. ., No. 04-25-00684-CV (Apr. 1, 2026).
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