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 § 153.192 (2026)

Rights And Duties Of Parent Appointed Possessory Conservator

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Sec. 153.192. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENT APPOINTED POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR. (a) Unless limited by court order, a parent appointed as possessory conservator of a child has the rights and duties provided by Subchapter B and any other right or duty expressly granted to the possessory conservator in the order.

(b) In ordering the terms and conditions for possession of a child by a parent appointed possessory conservator, the court shall be guided by the guidelines in Subchapter E.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2000–2024 · leading case: Huckabee v. Time Warner Ent. Co., 19 S.W.3d 413 (Tex. 2000).
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Huckabee v. Time Warner Ent. Co., 19 S.W.3d 413 (Tex. 2000). · cites it 2× “See TEX. FAM.CODE § 153.192 (establishing the rights of a possessory conservator).”
In re Harrison, 557 S.W.3d 99 (Tex. App. 2018). “Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(b). The code creates a rebuttable presumption that the SPO provides a possessory conservator reasonable minimum possession of the child and that the SPO is in the best interest of the child.”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App. 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.252. However, the Texas Family Code allows a trial court to deviate from the standard possession order.”
In Re O'Connor, 92 S.W.3d 446 (Tex. 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 153.192. The temporary orders also appointed O’Brian as managing conservator, giving him primary custody and the exclusive right to determine the child’s residence.”
In re Interest of J.M.M., 549 S.W.3d 293 (Tex. App. 2018). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 153.192(b) (West 2014).”
In the Interest of V.L.K., 24 S.W.3d 338 (Tex. 2000). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 153.192. . The Legislature amended relevant parts of the Family Code in 1997 and 1999.”
In the Interest of T.J.S., 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App. 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.192(b) (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Vlk, 24 S.W.3d 338 (Tex. 2000). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 153.192. [2] The Legislature amended relevant parts of the Family Code in 1997 and 1999.”
In Re Tjs, 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App. 2002). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.192(b) (Vernon 1996).”
Tasha Rose Marsh v. Robert Christopher Marsh (Tex. App. 2017). “134(b)(1)(A) 14 Tex. Fam. Code §153.192(A) 14 12/11/2017 MON 16:25 [TX/RX NO 7328] ©004 Tasha Rose Marsh (Pro Se flppel1 ant)To:Carol flnne Harley 16:18 12/11/17 ET Pg 5-25 TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTITY OF PARTIES AND COUNSEL 2 INDEX OF AUTHORITIES 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 STATEMENT…”
in the Matter of the Marriage of Clifford Layne Harrison & Connie v. Harrison (Tex. App. 2018). “Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(b). The code creates a rebuttable presumption that the SPO provides a possessory conservator reasonable minimum possession of the child and that the SPO is in the best interest of the child.”
in the Interest of K.A.M.S & K.A.S, Child. (Tex. App. 2019). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 153.192 (b). There is a rebuttable presumption that a standard possession order provides a possessory conservator reasonable minimum possession of the child and is in the best interest of the child.”
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— Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(A) — 1 case
Tasha Rose Marsh v. Robert Christopher Marsh (Tex. App. 2017). “134(b)(1)(A) 14 Tex. Fam. Code §153.192(A) 14 12/11/2017 MON 16:25 [TX/RX NO 7328] ©004 Tasha Rose Marsh (Pro Se flppel1 ant)To:Carol flnne Harley 16:18 12/11/17 ET Pg 5-25 TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTITY OF PARTIES AND COUNSEL 2 INDEX OF AUTHORITIES 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 STATEMENT…”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(a) — 1 case
In the Matter of the Marriage of Nallely Stephanie Maldonado & Ivan Miranda & in the Interest of I.A.M., a Child v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(b) — 7 cases
In re Harrison, 557 S.W.3d 99 (Tex. App. 2018). “Tex. Fam. Code § 153.192(b). The code creates a rebuttable presumption that the SPO provides a possessory conservator reasonable minimum possession of the child and that the SPO is in the best interest of the child.”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App. 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.252. However, the Texas Family Code allows a trial court to deviate from the standard possession order.”
In re Interest of J.M.M., 549 S.W.3d 293 (Tex. App. 2018). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 153.192(b) (West 2014).”
In the Interest of T.J.S., 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App. 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.192(b) (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Tjs, 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App. 2002). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.192(b) (Vernon 1996).”
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