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 § 153.258 (2026)

Request For Findings When Order Varies From Standard Order

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Sec. 153.258. REQUEST FOR FINDINGS WHEN ORDER VARIES FROM STANDARD ORDER. (a) In all cases in which possession of a child by a parent is contested and the possession of the child varies from the standard possession order, including a possession order for a child under three years of age, on request by a party, the court shall state in writing the specific reasons for the variance from the standard order.

(b) A request for findings of fact under this section must conform to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1237), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.

SUBCHAPTER F. STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 51 cases (13 in the last 5 years), 1999–2025 · leading case: Howe v. Howe, 551 S.W.3d 236 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018).
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Howe v. Howe, 551 S.W.3d 236 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018). · cites it 2× “LAWS 113, 152 (amended 2017) (current version at TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.258 (West. Supp. 2017)).”
Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of P.A.C & K.V.C., Child., 498 S.W.3d 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 2014) (where possession varies from the standard possession order, then on timely written or oral request “the court shall state in the order the specific reasons for the variance from the standard order”).”
In the Interest of Walters, 39 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001). “Tex.Fam. Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 1996).”
Ohendalski v. Ohendalski, 203 S.W.3d 910 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2006). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 2002).”
Rahmatullah Basha Syed v. Khadija Masihuddin, 521 S.W.3d 840 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann, § 153.258 (West 2014).”
Jacobs v. Dobrei, 991 S.W.2d 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1999). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of N.p.m., a Child, 509 S.W.3d 560 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2016). “Tex Fam. Code Ann. § 153.258; In Interest of P.”
In the Interest of S.N.Z., 421 S.W.3d 899 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2014). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.258 (providing “in all cases in which possession of a child by a parent is contested, and the possession of the child varies from the standard possession order,” on written or oral request, “the court shall state in the order the specific reasons for…”
In the Interest of T.J.S., 71 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App.—Waco 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 153.258 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of M.A.S., 233 S.W.3d 915 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 153.258 (Vernon 2002).”
In re Mas, 233 S.W.3d 915 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007). “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.258 (Vernon 2002).”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 153.258(a): 10 cases
in the Interest of S.C. & K.C., Child., No. 05-18-00629-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 15, 2018).
in the Matter of the Marriage of Thomas Shep Hall & Jennifer Theresa Oller & in the Interest of K. N. H., a Child, No. 12-18-00109-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler Sept. 19, 2018).
in the Interest of E.M.T. Child., No. 04-18-00805-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Mar. 27, 2019).
in the Interest of S. H. & K. H., Child., 590 S.W.3d 588 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2019).
in the Interest of J.J.R.S. & L.J.R.S., Child., 627 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. 2021).
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