Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · CHAPTER 105. SETTINGS, HEARINGS, AND ORDERS
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Tex. Fam. Code § 105.004 (2026)

Preferential Setting

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Sec. 105.004. PREFERENTIAL SETTING. After a hearing, the court may:

(1) grant a motion filed by a party or by the amicus attorney or attorney ad litem for the child for a preferential setting for a trial on the merits; and

(2) give precedence to that hearing over other civil cases if the court finds that the delay created by ordinary scheduling practices will unreasonably affect the best interest of the child.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172 (H.B. 307), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2005.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2004–2006 · leading case: Williams v. Williams, 150 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App. 2004).
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Williams v. Williams, 150 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App. 2004). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 105.004 , 109.002, 161.”
In Re Compton, 185 S.W.3d 526 (Tex. App. 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 105.004 (Vernon Supp.”
Lydia Williams v. Jackie Williams & K. W. (Tex. App. 2004). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 105.004 , 109.002, 161.”
Lydia Williams v. Jackie Williams & K. W. (Tex. App. 2004). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 105.004 , 109.002, 161.”
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