Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · CHAPTER 153. CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION, AND ACCESS
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Tex. Fam. Code § 153.072 (2026)

Written Finding Required To Limit Parental Rights And Duties

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Sec. 153.072. WRITTEN FINDING REQUIRED TO LIMIT PARENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES. The court may limit the rights and duties of a parent appointed as a conservator if the court makes a written finding that the limitation is in the best interest of the child.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2004–2026 · leading case: In the Interest of A.R., 236 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007).
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In the Interest of A.R., 236 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.072 (Vernon 2006).”
Katy Shuk Chi Lau Messier v. Luc J. Messier, 389 S.W.3d 904 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 153.072; Elshafie v. Elshafie, No.”
In the Interest of D.R.S., 138 S.W.3d 467 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.072 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of S.C.T. v. the State of Texas, No. 09-23-00044-CV (Tex. App.—Beaumont Feb. 27, 2025). · cites it 2× “(Tex. Fam. Code § 153.072) 15. The Court recognizes that: (a) The guidelines established in the standard possession order are intended to guide the Courts in ordering the terms and conditions for possession of a child by a parent named as a possessory conservator or as the…”
Monte Mark Mitchell v. Hannah Elizabeth Young, No. 02-24-00292-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth July 10, 2025). · cites it 2× “First, he argues that the trial court failed to comply with Texas Family Code Section 153.072 by not making specific findings related to the limitation of his rights and duties as a parent.”
In re DRS, 138 S.W.3d 467 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004). “[8] See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.373 (Vernon 2002).”
In re AR, 236 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.072 (Vernon 2006).”
Katy Shuk Chi Lau Messier v. Luc J. Messier, No. 14-11-00369-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 28, 2012). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code § 153.072; Elshafie v. Elshafie, No.”
Lakeith Amir-Sharif v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 05-13-00958-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 20, 2015). · cites it 2× “In his tenth issue, appellant argues that, “By refusing and failing to file the mandatory findings of facts and conclusions of law required by Tex. Fam. Code § 153.072, the trial court deprived Appellant of due process, due course of law, equal protection, equal access to open…”
in the Interest of S.A.J., a Child v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 14-20-00216-CV, 2020 WL 4689361 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Aug. 13, 2020). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 153.072. The trial court made such a finding in this case, writing in its judgment that the restrictions on Mother’s possession and access do “not exceed the restrictions needed to protect the best interest of the child.”
in the Interest of D.L.N., E.L.N., & J.L.N., Child., 609 S.W.3d 237 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2020). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 153.072. Here, the trial court found that Mother’s possession of these exclusive rights was in the children’s best interests.”
in the Interest of C.D.W., No. 09-19-00455-CV (Tex. App.—Beaumont Sept. 9, 2021). “072 (providing that “[t]he court may limit the rights and duties of a parent appointed as a conservator if the court makes a written finding that the limitation is in the best interest of the child[]”). A finding in a modification order that the trial court’s orders are in the…”
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