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 § 153.256 (2026)

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Sec. 153.256. FACTORS FOR COURT TO CONSIDER. In ordering the terms of possession of a child under an order other than a standard possession order, the court shall be guided by the guidelines established by the standard possession order and may consider:

(1) the age, developmental status, circumstances, needs, and best interest of the child;

(2) the circumstances of the managing conservator and of the parent named as a possessory conservator; and

(3) any other relevant factor.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 56 cases (23 in the last 5 years), 1998–2026 · leading case: In re Harrison, 557 S.W.3d 99 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018).
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In re Harrison, 557 S.W.3d 99 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018). “" Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256. "[I]n all cases in which possession of a child by a parent is contested and the possession of the child varies from the [SPO], on written request made or filed with the court not later than 10 days after the date of the hearing or on oral request in…”
Kirk Brand Coburn v. Janet Moreland, 433 S.W.3d 809 (Tex. App.—Austin 2014). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 (providing factors court may consider in awarding other than standard possession, including “the circumstances of the managing conservator and of the parent named as a possessory conservator”).”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.256. Further, a reviewing court’s holding that a trial court did not abuse its discretion implies that the evidence contained in the record rebutted the presumption that the standard possession order was reasonable and in the child’s best interest.”
Newell v. Newell, 349 S.W.3d 717 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). · cites it 2× “In deviating from the standard possession order, the trial court may consider the age, developmental status, circumstances, needs, and best interest of the child; the circumstances of the managing conservators; and any other relevant factor.”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 153.256 (Vernon 1996).”
in the Interest of S.A.H, a Minor Child, 420 S.W.3d 911 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256. Mother additionally complains that the trial court failed to make findings of fact in regards to this departure from the standard possession order.”
In the Interest of N.p.m., a Child, 509 S.W.3d 560 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2016). “Tex Fam. Code Ann. § 153.256. A reviewing court’s holding that a trial court did not abuse its discretion implies that the evidence contained in the record rebutted the presumption that the standard possession order was reasonable and in the child’s best interest.”
Matter of Marriage of Bertram, 981 S.W.2d 820 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1998). “Tex Fam.Code Ann. § 153.256 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of T.J.S., 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App.—Waco 2002). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 153.256 (Vernon 1996).”
Jacobs v. Dobrei, 991 S.W.2d 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1999). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.256 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of C.B.M., 14 S.W.3d 855 (Tex. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.256 (Vernon 1996).”
Sandra Perez v. Brian Williams, No. 01-14-00504-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 23, 2015). · cites it 6× “254 3 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 4 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256(1): 2 cases
Sandra Perez v. Brian Williams, No. 01-14-00504-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 23, 2015). “254 3 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 4 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.”
In the Interest of S. C. A., K. N. G. B., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 04-23-01031-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio May 15, 2024).
Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256(3): 1 case
Sandra Perez v. Brian Williams, No. 01-14-00504-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 23, 2015). “254 3 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 4 Tex. Fam. Code § 153.”
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