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Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002 (2026)

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Sec. 152.002. CONFLICTS BETWEEN PROVISIONS. If a provision of this chapter conflicts with a provision of this title or another statute or rule of this state and the conflict cannot be reconciled, this chapter prevails.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROVISIONS


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 25 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1996–2024 · leading case: Phillips v. Beaber, 995 S.W.2d 655 (Tex. 1999).
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Phillips v. Beaber, 995 S.W.2d 655 (Tex. 1999). · cites it 4× “This jurisdiction may be exercised to modify visitation, which is defined as “possession of and access to a child,” Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(11), but not to modify “custody” if the child and the custodial parent have established another home state, as in the present case.”
In re Jeffries, 979 S.W.2d 429 (Tex. App.—Waco 1998). · cites it 4× “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002 (6). The Austin court has held that an absence from this state of eleven months qualifies as “temporary” under this provision.”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002. See In re M.”
in the Interest of M.G.M. & V.A.M., 163 S.W.3d 191 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2005). · cites it 4× “" Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002 (Vernon 2002).”
Jones v. Fowler, 969 S.W.2d 429 (Tex. 1998). “” See Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(6) (“ ‘Home state’ means the state in which the child, preceding the time involved, lived with the child’s parents .”
McGuire v. McGuire, 18 S.W.3d 801 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2000). · cites it 2× “Tex.Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002(2). Thus, for purposes of the ability of a trial court to exercise its continuing jurisdiction to modify a prior order, custody and visitation are treated differently.”
In the Interest of De La Pena, 999 S.W.2d 521 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1999). “” Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(2). In turn, “managing conservatorship” is defined as “the relationship between a child and a managing conservator appointed by court order.”
Coots v. Leonard, 959 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1997). · cites it 2× “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(3). “Custody,” however, is defined as managing conservatorship of a child.”
Allison v. Allison, 3 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1999). · cites it 3× “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1998).”
Marriage of McLain v. McLain, 569 N.W.2d 219 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 4× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1996); id.”
Seligman-Hargis v. Hargis, 186 S.W.3d 582 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of Bellamy, 67 S.W.3d 482 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002 (Vernon Supp.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002(11): 3 cases
Phillips v. Beaber, 995 S.W.2d 655 (Tex. 1999). “This jurisdiction may be exercised to modify visitation, which is defined as “possession of and access to a child,” Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(11), but not to modify “custody” if the child and the custodial parent have established another home state, as in the present case.”
Allison v. Allison, 3 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1999). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1998).”
Beaber v. Beaber, 971 S.W.2d 127 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998).
Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002(2): 9 cases
In the Interest of De La Pena, 999 S.W.2d 521 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1999). “” Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(2). In turn, “managing conservatorship” is defined as “the relationship between a child and a managing conservator appointed by court order.”
Phillips v. Beaber, 995 S.W.2d 655 (Tex. 1999). “This jurisdiction may be exercised to modify visitation, which is defined as “possession of and access to a child,” Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(11), but not to modify “custody” if the child and the custodial parent have established another home state, as in the present case.”
McGuire v. McGuire, 18 S.W.3d 801 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2000). “Tex.Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002(2). Thus, for purposes of the ability of a trial court to exercise its continuing jurisdiction to modify a prior order, custody and visitation are treated differently.”
Coots v. Leonard, 959 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1997). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(3). “Custody,” however, is defined as managing conservatorship of a child.”
Marriage of McLain v. McLain, 569 N.W.2d 219 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1996); id.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002(3): 6 cases
McGuire v. McGuire, 18 S.W.3d 801 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2000). “Tex.Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002(2). Thus, for purposes of the ability of a trial court to exercise its continuing jurisdiction to modify a prior order, custody and visitation are treated differently.”
Coots v. Leonard, 959 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1997). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(3). “Custody,” however, is defined as managing conservatorship of a child.”
Marriage of McLain v. McLain, 569 N.W.2d 219 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1996); id.”
In re Powers, 974 S.W.2d 867 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998).
Allison v. Allison, 3 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1999). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 152.002(2) (Vernon 1998).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002(4): 1 case
Arteaga v. Texas Dep't of Prot. & Regulatory Servs., 924 S.W.2d 756 (Tex. App.—Austin 1996).
Tex. Fam. Code § 152.002(6): 7 cases
In re Jeffries, 979 S.W.2d 429 (Tex. App.—Waco 1998). “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 152.002 (6). The Austin court has held that an absence from this state of eleven months qualifies as “temporary” under this provision.”
Jones v. Fowler, 969 S.W.2d 429 (Tex. 1998). “” See Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(6) (“ ‘Home state’ means the state in which the child, preceding the time involved, lived with the child’s parents .”
Phillips v. Beaber, 995 S.W.2d 655 (Tex. 1999). “This jurisdiction may be exercised to modify visitation, which is defined as “possession of and access to a child,” Tex. Fam.Code § 152.002(11), but not to modify “custody” if the child and the custodial parent have established another home state, as in the present case.”
Boots v. Lopez, 6 S.W.3d 292 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999).
In the Interest of B.O.G., 48 S.W.3d 312 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001).
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