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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.372 (2026)

Return Of Child

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Sec. 157.372. RETURN OF CHILD. (a) Subject to Chapter 152 and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (28 U.S.C. Section 1738A), if the right to possession of a child is governed by a court order, the court in a habeas corpus proceeding involving the right to possession of the child shall compel return of the child to the relator only if the court finds that the relator is entitled to possession under the order.

(b) If the court finds that the previous order was granted by a court that did not give the contestants reasonable notice of the proceeding and an opportunity to be heard, the court may not render an order in the habeas corpus proceeding compelling return of the child on the basis of that order.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 24 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1997–2025 · leading case: Ken Paxton, Attorney Gen. of Texas v. City of Dallas, 509 S.W.3d 247 (Tex. 2017).
Ken Paxton, Attorney Gen. of Texas v. City of Dallas, 509 S.W.3d 247 (Tex. 2017). · cites it 2× “056(c)(3) (referring to order compelling production of estate inventory); TEX. FAM. CODE § 157.372 (referring to court order “compelling” return of kidnapped child); TEX.”
in the Interest of P.D.M. & K.E.M., 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App. 2003). · cites it 4× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.372 (recognizing that right to possession of child in habeas corpus proceeding is governed by any existing custody order); see id .”
In Re Kubankin, 257 S.W.3d 852 (Tex. App. 2008). · cites it 3× “Nevertheless, Farmer contends, and Respondent apparently agreed, that this order was superseded by the parties’ oral agreement to modify the order.”
In Re Lau, 89 S.W.3d 757 (Tex. App. 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Guardianship of Cem-K., 341 S.W.3d 68 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (West 2008).”
in Re Jacob Ledesma Guerrero, Relator, 440 S.W.3d 917 (Tex. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372 (West 2014); In re deFilippi, 235 S.”
In Re deFilippi, 235 S.W.3d 319 (Tex. App. 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 157.372, 157.376 (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Aubin, 29 S.W.3d 199 (Tex. App. 2000). “Tex.Fam. Code Ann. § 157.372 (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Johnston, 957 S.W.2d 945 (Tex. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 157.372 , 157.376 (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Bradshaw, 273 S.W.3d 851 (Tex. App. 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Pdm, 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372 (recognizing that right to possession of child in habeas corpus proceeding is governed by any existing custody order); see id.”
In Re: B. R. v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.372(a) (West 2023).”
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In Re Lau, 89 S.W.3d 757 (Tex. App. 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Guardianship of Cem-K., 341 S.W.3d 68 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (West 2008).”
In Re Kubankin, 257 S.W.3d 852 (Tex. App. 2008). “Nevertheless, Farmer contends, and Respondent apparently agreed, that this order was superseded by the parties’ oral agreement to modify the order.”
In Re Bradshaw, 273 S.W.3d 851 (Tex. App. 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.372(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In Re: B. R. v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.372(a) (West 2023).”
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