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Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002 (2026)

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Sec. 105.002. JURY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a party may demand a jury trial.

(b) A party may not demand a jury trial in:

(1) a suit in which adoption is sought, including a trial on the issue of denial or revocation of consent to the adoption by the managing conservator; or

(2) a suit to adjudicate parentage under Chapter 160.

(c) In a jury trial:

(1) a party is entitled to a verdict by the jury and the court may not contravene a jury verdict on the issues of:

(A) the appointment of a sole managing conservator;

(B) the appointment of joint managing conservators;

(C) the appointment of a possessory conservator;

(D) the determination of which joint managing conservator has the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child;

(E) the determination of whether to impose a restriction on the geographic area in which a sole managing conservator or joint managing conservator may designate the child's primary residence; and

(F) if a restriction described by Paragraph (E) is imposed, the determination of the geographic area within which the sole managing conservator or joint managing conservator must designate the child's primary residence; and

(2) the court may not submit to the jury questions on the issues of:

(A) support under Chapter 154 or Chapter 159;

(B) a specific term or condition of possession of or access to the child; or

(C) any right or duty of a conservator, other than a determination under Subdivision (1)(D), (E), or (F).

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 2.10, eff. June 14, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1036, Sec. 2, 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 7), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 868), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 147 cases (27 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002).
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Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002). · cites it 5× “The precise issues presented for our review are: (1) whether Romy produced legally sufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict; and (2) if she did, whether Texas Family Code § 105.002 permits a trial court to impose a geographic restriction on a child’s primary residence…”
Harris v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 228 S.W.3d 819 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). · cites it 10× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002 (West Supp.2006).”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). · cites it 3× “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of K.D.H., a Child, 426 S.W.3d 879 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). · cites it 4× “1, § 15; Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a),(b)(West 2014); Tex.”
in the Interest of P.A.C & K.V.C., Child., 498 S.W.3d 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1)(B) (Vernon 2014) (“the court may not contravene a jury verdict on ,.”
In the Interest of Rodriguez, 940 S.W.2d 265 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1997). · cites it 4× “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 105.002(c) (Vernon 1996); e.”
in the Interest of N.L.D., a Child, 412 S.W.3d 810 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2013). · cites it 2× “Sufficiency of Evidence—Termination and Conservatorship In its answer to questions one through three, the jury found by clear and convincing evidence that (1) Haines failed to support N.”
In re Kathleen Elizabeth Reiter, 404 S.W.3d 607 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). · cites it 4× “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 105.002 (Vernon 2008).”
Dane Cnty. Dep't of Human Servs. v. Mable K., 2013 WI 28, 828 N.W.2d 198. · cites it 2× “31 (2); Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 105.002 (West 2012); Okla.”
Taylor v. Texas Dep't of Prot. & Regulatory Servs., 160 S.W.3d 641 (Tex. App.—Austin 2005). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c), (d); Rodriguez, 940 S.”
In re Samford, 249 S.W.3d 761 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2008). · cites it 3× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a)(c) (Vernon Supp.”
Stallworth v. Stallworth, 201 S.W.3d 338 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002 (Vernon Supp.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(1): 1 case
C. S. D. & J. D. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 03-23-00432-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Jan. 11, 2024).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(a): 14 cases
in the Interest of K.D.H., a Child, 426 S.W.3d 879 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “1, § 15; Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a),(b)(West 2014); Tex.”
Monroe v. Alternatives in Motion, 234 S.W.3d 56 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007).
In the Interest of M.T.C. & D.L.C., Jr., Minor Child., 299 S.W.3d 474 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009).
In the Interest of A.S., 241 S.W.3d 661 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007).
In re MTC, 299 S.W.3d 474 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(a)(c): 1 case
In re Samford, 249 S.W.3d 761 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2008). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a)(c) (Vernon Supp.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(b): 1 case
in the Matter of Troy S. Poe Trust, 646 S.W.3d 771 (Tex. 2022).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c): 17 cases
In the Interest of Rodriguez, 940 S.W.2d 265 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1997). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 105.002(c) (Vernon 1996); e.”
Taylor v. Texas Dep't of Prot. & Regulatory Servs., 160 S.W.3d 641 (Tex. App.—Austin 2005). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c), (d); Rodriguez, 940 S.”
Harris v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 228 S.W.3d 819 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002 (West Supp.2006).”
Danet v. Bhan, 436 S.W.3d 793 (Tex. 2014).
Brown v. Brown, 917 S.W.2d 358 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1996).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1): 12 cases
Harris v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 228 S.W.3d 819 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002 (West Supp.2006).”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of K.D.H., a Child, 426 S.W.3d 879 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “1, § 15; Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a),(b)(West 2014); Tex.”
in the Interest of Z.K.S., a Child, No. 13-19-00011-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Jan. 9, 2020).
In re DRS, 138 S.W.3d 467 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1)(A): 12 cases
in the Interest of N.L.D., a Child, 412 S.W.3d 810 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2013). “Sufficiency of Evidence—Termination and Conservatorship In its answer to questions one through three, the jury found by clear and convincing evidence that (1) Haines failed to support N.”
Harris v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 228 S.W.3d 819 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002 (West Supp.2006).”
In re Samford, 249 S.W.3d 761 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2008). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a)(c) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Jaj, 243 S.W.3d 611 (Tex. 2007).
In the Interest of J.A.J., 243 S.W.3d 611 (Tex. 2007).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1)(B): 1 case
in the Interest of P.A.C & K.V.C., Child., 498 S.W.3d 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1)(B) (Vernon 2014) (“the court may not contravene a jury verdict on ,.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1)(C): 2 cases
In the Interest of A. J., a Child v. the State of Texas, No. 12-23-00079-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler Aug. 23, 2023).
In the Interest of C.R., a Child v. the State of Texas, No. 04-24-00576-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Mar. 25, 2026).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1)(D): 12 cases
Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002). “The precise issues presented for our review are: (1) whether Romy produced legally sufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict; and (2) if she did, whether Texas Family Code § 105.002 permits a trial court to impose a geographic restriction on a child’s primary residence…”
Epps v. Deboise, 537 S.W.3d 238 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017).
Doncer v. Dickerson, 81 S.W.3d 349 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2002).
Sylvia Yolanda Arredondo v. Antonio A. Betancourt, Jr., 383 S.W.3d 730 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012).
In the Interest of A.D., 474 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(1)(E): 5 cases
in the Interest of S.M.D., a Child, 329 S.W.3d 8 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010).
In re SMD, 329 S.W.3d 8 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010).
in the Interest of A. N. G., a Child, 631 S.W.3d 471 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2021).
in the Interest of I.R.H. & Z.T.H., Child., No. 01-15-00787-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 30, 2016).
in the Matter of the Marriage of James Robert Mugford & Leanna Maria Mugford, No. 14-16-00436-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] May 22, 2018).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(2): 7 cases
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Samford, 249 S.W.3d 761 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2008). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(a)(c) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Jennifer Webb-Goetz, No. 01-19-00139-CV, 2019 WL 3293697 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] July 23, 2019).
Prabhakar Gopalan v. Andrea Marsh, No. 25-0161 (Tex. May 22, 2026).
in the Matter of the Marriage of Allan Ray Comstock & Mindy Lee Comstock, 639 S.W.3d 118 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(2)(A): 2 cases
In the Interest of A.M.W., 313 S.W.3d 887 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010).
In re Amw, 313 S.W.3d 887 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(2)(B): 4 cases
in the Interest of W.B.B., a Child, No. 05-17-00384-CV, 2018 WL 3434588 (Tex. App.—Dallas July 17, 2018).
in the Interest of Z.K.S., a Child, No. 13-19-00011-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Jan. 9, 2020).
In the Interest of A. J., a Child v. the State of Texas, No. 12-23-00079-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler Aug. 23, 2023).
In the Interest of A.I.M. & A.I.M. v. the State of Texas, No. 01-22-00409-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Nov. 28, 2023).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(2)(C): 2 cases
in the Interest of P.A.C & K.V.C., Child., 498 S.W.3d 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1)(B) (Vernon 2014) (“the court may not contravene a jury verdict on ,.”
In re Kathleen Elizabeth Reiter, 404 S.W.3d 607 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 105.002 (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(3): 1 case
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 105.002(c)(1) (Vernon Supp.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(l): 1 case
In the Interest of D.R.S., 138 S.W.3d 467 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004).
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(c)(l)(A)(C): 1 case
In re Kathleen Elizabeth Reiter, 404 S.W.3d 607 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 105.002 (Vernon 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(d): 1 case
Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002). “The precise issues presented for our review are: (1) whether Romy produced legally sufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict; and (2) if she did, whether Texas Family Code § 105.002 permits a trial court to impose a geographic restriction on a child’s primary residence…”
Tex. Fam. Code § 105.002(e): 1 case
Albrecht v. Albrecht, 974 S.W.2d 262 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998).
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