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 157. ENFORCEMENT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376 (2026)

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Sec. 157.376. NO EXISTING ORDER. (a) If the right to possession of a child is not governed by an order, the court in a habeas corpus proceeding involving the right of possession of the child:

(1) shall compel return of the child to the parent if the right of possession is between a parent and a nonparent and a suit affecting the parent-child relationship has not been filed; or

(2) may either compel return of the child or issue temporary orders under Chapter 105 if a suit affecting the parent-child relationship is pending and the parties have received notice of a hearing on temporary orders set for the same time as the habeas corpus proceeding.

(b) The court may not use a habeas corpus proceeding to adjudicate the right of possession of a child between two parents or between two or more nonparents.

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

SUBCHAPTER I. CLARIFICATION OF ORDERS


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 1996–2020 · leading case: Blackwell v. Humble, 241 S.W.3d 707 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007).
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Blackwell v. Humble, 241 S.W.3d 707 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). · cites it 2× “denied) (death of managing conservator ends conservatorship order for possession purposes, and if managing conservator parent dies, "someone must take immediate possession of the children, and the possessory conservator parent's right of immediate possession is superior to…”
In re deFilippi, 235 S.W.3d 319 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007). · cites it 4× “4 Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 157.376 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of P.D.M. & K.E.M., 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). · cites it 4× “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 153.131 (a). 45. See generally Barr v.”
Sims v. Adoption All., 922 S.W.2d 213 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1996). · cites it 2× “Finally, we grant Rena Sims' motion for habeas corpus pursuant to Texas Family Code § 157.376 and order that Baby Girl Sims be returned to Rena Sims.”
In re Jones, 263 S.W.3d 120 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). · cites it 3× “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In re Jacob Ledesma Guerrero, Relator, 440 S.W.3d 917 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2014). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 157.376 (West 2014).”
In re Johnston, 957 S.W.2d 945 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1997). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 157.376(a)(2), 167.”
In re PDM, 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). · cites it 2× “[43] See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a)(1)-(2). [44] Maj.”
In re April Caudillo, No. 03-19-00208-CV, 2020 WL 6478417 (Tex. App.—Austin Oct. 28, 2020). “”); see also Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376 (recognizing that, if no order exists governing right to possession of child, child shall be returned to parent if right of possession is between parent and nonparent and no SAPCR has been filed).”
in the Interest of M.M.E. & L.M.E., Child., No. 13-14-00326-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Oct. 16, 2014). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.376(b) (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.”
Walter Lee Hall, Jr. KWI Legal Def. Fund & KWI Commc'ns LLC v. LRT Record Servs., No. 03-07-00465-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Dec. 14, 2007). “denied) (death of managing conservator ends conservatorship order for possession purposes, and if managing conservator parent dies, “someone must take immediate possession of the children, and the possessory conservator parent’s right of immediate possession is superior to…”
Angela M. Blackwell v. Mark M. Humble, No. 03-05-00118-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Dec. 14, 2007). “denied) (death of managing conservator ends conservatorship order for possession purposes, and if managing conservator parent dies, "someone must take immediate possession of the children, and the possessory conservator parent's right of immediate possession is superior to…”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376(a): 1 case
In re Jones, 263 S.W.3d 120 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a) (Vernon 2002).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376(a)(1): 2 cases
In re Jones, 263 S.W.3d 120 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In re PDM, 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). “[43] See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a)(1)-(2). [44] Maj.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376(a)(2): 3 cases
In re deFilippi, 235 S.W.3d 319 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007). “4 Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 157.376 (Vernon 2002).”
In re Jones, 263 S.W.3d 120 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 157.376(a) (Vernon 2002).”
In re Johnston, 957 S.W.2d 945 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1997). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 157.376(a)(2), 167.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376(a)(l): 1 case
in the Interest of P.D.M. & K.E.M., 117 S.W.3d 453 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 153.131 (a). 45. See generally Barr v.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.376(b): 1 case
in the Interest of M.M.E. & L.M.E., Child., No. 13-14-00326-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Oct. 16, 2014). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 157.376(b) (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.”
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