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 § 155.202 (2026)

Discretionary Transfer

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Sec. 155.202. DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER. (a) If the basis of a motion to transfer a proceeding under this subchapter is that the child resides in another county, the court may deny the motion if it is shown that the child has resided in that county for less than six months at the time the proceeding is commenced.

(b) For the convenience of the parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice, the court, on the timely motion of a party, may transfer the proceeding to a proper court in another county in the state.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1996–2022 · 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 6× “" Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202 (b) (Vernon 2002).”
George v. Jeppeson, 238 S.W.3d 463 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007). “; Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 155.202, 155.001-.003 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of G.R.M., 45 S.W.3d 764 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001). · cites it 2× “Laws 1411 , 1414 (amended 1975, 1979, 1981, 1985) (current version at Tex Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202)). . Act of May 24, 1973, 63rd Leg.”
Taylor v. Speck, 308 S.W.3d 81 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.202(b) (Vernon 2008).”
Dohrn v. Delgado, 941 S.W.2d 244 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1996). “Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 155.202 (Vernon 1996).”
in Re: James Matthew Hurley, 442 S.W.3d 432 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2013). “However, real party in interest asserts that the divorce action could be transferred either under Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.202(b) (West 2008) (permitting transfer of SAPCR for convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice) or under Tex.”
In Re Grm, 45 S.W.3d 764 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001). · cites it 2× “Laws 1411 , 1414 ( amended 1975, 1979, 1981, 1985) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202 )). [7] Act of May 24, 1973, 63rd Leg.”
in Re: Tonya Burling, No. 05-16-00529-CV, 2016 WL 3438075 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 21, 2016). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 155.202 (West 2014) (discretionary transfer).”
in Re: Sonia Alvarez, No. 05-16-00753-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 15, 2016). “TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 155.202 (West 2014) (discretionary transfer).”
in the Interest of J.W.T., Adult Disabled Child, No. 10-17-00267-CV (Tex. App.—Waco May 22, 2019). “Pursuant to the Texas Family Code § 155.005(b), the 13th District Court lost jurisdiction of this case on June 26, 1998.”
in the Interest of B.F., a Child, No. 06-21-00113-CV (Tex. App.—Texarkana Mar. 2, 2022). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 155.202(b). In fact, Mother’s motion to transfer specifically cited this statute as the basis for transfer.”
Kristy George v. Jeffry Jeppesen, No. 01-06-00446-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] July 19, 2007). “; Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 155.202 , 155.001-.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 155.202(a): 1 case
In Re Nabors, 276 S.W.3d 190 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009). “" Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202 (b) (Vernon 2002).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 155.202(b): 5 cases
Taylor v. Speck, 308 S.W.3d 81 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.202(b) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of G.R.M., 45 S.W.3d 764 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001). “Laws 1411 , 1414 (amended 1975, 1979, 1981, 1985) (current version at Tex Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202)). . Act of May 24, 1973, 63rd Leg.”
in Re: James Matthew Hurley, 442 S.W.3d 432 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2013). “However, real party in interest asserts that the divorce action could be transferred either under Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 155.202(b) (West 2008) (permitting transfer of SAPCR for convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice) or under Tex.”
In Re Grm, 45 S.W.3d 764 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001). “Laws 1411 , 1414 ( amended 1975, 1979, 1981, 1985) (current version at Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 155.202 )). [7] Act of May 24, 1973, 63rd Leg.”
in the Interest of B.F., a Child, No. 06-21-00113-CV (Tex. App.—Texarkana Mar. 2, 2022). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 155.202(b). In fact, Mother’s motion to transfer specifically cited this statute as the basis for transfer.”
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