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 155. CONTINUING, EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; TRANSFER
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Tex. Fam. Code § 155.201 (2026)

Mandatory Transfer

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Sec. 155.201. MANDATORY TRANSFER. (a) On the filing of a motion showing that a suit for dissolution of the marriage of the child's parents has been filed in another court and requesting a transfer to that court, the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship shall, within the time required by Section 155.204, transfer the proceedings to the court in which the dissolution of the marriage is pending.

(a-1) On the filing of a motion showing that a suit in which adoption of a child is requested has been filed in another court located in the county in which the child resides as provided by Section 103.001 and requesting a transfer to that court, the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship with regard to that child shall, within the time required by Section 155.204, transfer the proceedings to the court in which the suit for adoption is pending.

(a-2) A motion described by Subsection (a) or (a-1) must comply with the requirements of Section 155.204(a).

(b) If a suit to modify or a motion to enforce an order is filed in the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a suit, on the timely motion of a party the court shall, within the time required by Section 155.204, transfer the proceeding to another county in this state if the child has resided in the other county for six months or longer.

(c) If a suit to modify or a motion to enforce an order is pending at the time a subsequent suit to modify or motion to enforce is filed, the court may transfer the proceeding as provided by Subsection (b) only if the court could have transferred the proceeding at the time the first motion or suit was filed.

(d) On receiving notice that a court exercising jurisdiction under Chapter 262 has ordered the transfer of a suit under Section 262.203(a)(2), the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction shall, in accordance with the requirements of Section 155.204(i), transfer the proceedings to the court in which the suit under Chapter 262 is pending within the time required by Section 155.207(a).

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1135, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 916 (H.B. 260), Sec. 14, eff. June 18, 2005.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 7), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 572 (S.B. 738), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 910 (S.B. 999), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 7.003, eff. September 1, 2019.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 722 (H.B. 369), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 136 cases (22 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: In Re Nabors, 276 S.W.3d 190 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009).
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In Re Nabors, 276 S.W.3d 190 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009). · cites it 26× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In Re Wheeler, 177 S.W.3d 350 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2005). · cites it 4× “201 of the Texas Family Code, relator argues that the trial court had a mandatory duty to transfer venue to Brazos County because L.”
In the Interest of D.W., 533 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017). · cites it 4× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 155.201 -.207 (West 2014 & Supp.”
In Re Cooper, 320 S.W.3d 905 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2010). · cites it 4× “” See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201 (Vernon 2008).”
In Re Calderon, 96 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2003). · cites it 2× “06 3 ); see Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 155.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
Huey v. Huey, 200 S.W.3d 851 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Where a motion to modify is filed with the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction, the trial court, on a party’s timely notice, must transfer a case to another Texas county if the children have resided in the other county for six months or longer.”
In Re Parr, 199 S.W.3d 457 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). · cites it 2× “In support of this assertion, D’Juana cites Texas Family Code section 155.201(a): On the filing of a motion showing that a suit for dissolution of the marriage of the child’s parents has been filed in another court, and requesting a transfer to that court, the court having…”
In Re Aguilera, 37 S.W.3d 43 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2000). · cites it 3× “06 is now contained in Tex Fam.Code Ann. §§ 155.201 (Mandatory Transfer) and 155.”
In Re Ferguson, 172 S.W.3d 122 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2005). · cites it 3× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 155.201 — 155.207 (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Simonek, 3 S.W.3d 285 (Tex. App.—Waco 1999). · cites it 4× “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 155.201(b) (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Leder, 263 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007). · cites it 2× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201(b) (Vernon Supp.”
Bollard v. Berchelmann, 921 S.W.2d 861 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1996). · cites it 3× “Mandatory Duty and Remedy by Appeal Transferring a case to a county where the child has resided for more than six months is a mandatory ministerial duty under Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201 (Vernon Supp.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 155.201(a): 10 cases
In Re Parr, 199 S.W.3d 457 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). “In support of this assertion, D’Juana cites Texas Family Code section 155.201(a): On the filing of a motion showing that a suit for dissolution of the marriage of the child’s parents has been filed in another court, and requesting a transfer to that court, the court having…”
Ramsey v. Ramsey, 19 S.W.3d 548 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000).
In Re Aguilera, 37 S.W.3d 43 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2000). “06 is now contained in Tex Fam.Code Ann. §§ 155.201 (Mandatory Transfer) and 155.”
in Re: James Matthew Hurley, 442 S.W.3d 432 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2013).
in the Interest of J.V.O. & J.R.O. III, No. 04-20-00346-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Aug. 25, 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 155.201(b): 57 cases
In Re Nabors, 276 S.W.3d 190 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In Re Calderon, 96 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2003). “06 3 ); see Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 155.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
Huey v. Huey, 200 S.W.3d 851 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Where a motion to modify is filed with the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction, the trial court, on a party’s timely notice, must transfer a case to another Texas county if the children have resided in the other county for six months or longer.”
In Re Simonek, 3 S.W.3d 285 (Tex. App.—Waco 1999). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 155.201(b) (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Leder, 263 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201(b) (Vernon Supp.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 155.201(c): 3 cases
In Re Nabors, 276 S.W.3d 190 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.201(b) (Vernon Supp.”
in Re: Sonia Alvarez, No. 05-16-00753-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 15, 2016).
Andrea Fitzgerald v. Matthew B. Fitzgerald, No. 14-12-00086-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Jan. 24, 2013).
Tex. Fam. Code § 155.201(d): 3 cases
in the Interest of C.S. & J v. Child., No. 07-22-00131-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Oct. 12, 2022).
In the Interest of T.S., L.S., & D.S., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 10-23-00311-CV (Tex. App.—Waco Mar. 21, 2024).
In the Interest of T.S., L.S., & D.S., Child. v. the State of Texas, No. 10-23-00311-CV (Tex. App.—Waco July 11, 2024).
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