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 160. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 160.103 (2026)

Scope Of Chapter; Choice Of Law

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Sec. 160.103. SCOPE OF CHAPTER; CHOICE OF LAW. (a) Except as provided by Chapter 233, this chapter governs every determination of parentage in this state.

(b) The court shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on:

(1) the place of birth of the child; or

(2) the past or present residence of the child.

(c) This chapter does not create, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under another law of this state.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 3.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 1.01, eff. June 14, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 457, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 22, eff. June 19, 2009.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2009–2022 · leading case: in the Interest of S.B.S., a Child, 282 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. 2009).
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in the Interest of S.B.S., a Child, 282 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. 2009). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.103(a) (Vernon 2008).”
In Re Sbs, 282 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. 2009). “" TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 160.103(a) (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of J.A.C. & Z.C.C. (Tex. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “.4, 5 Tex. Fam. Code §160.308 ...........”
in the Interest of D. A. A-B., a Child (Tex. App. 2022). “TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 160.103(a). Accordingly, in determining whether Cristina has standing to bring an original SAPCR petition in her status as a parent under section 102.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 160.103(a) — 3 cases
in the Interest of S.B.S., a Child, 282 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. 2009). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.103(a) (Vernon 2008).”
In Re Sbs, 282 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. 2009). “" TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 160.103(a) (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of D. A. A-B., a Child (Tex. App. 2022). “TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 160.103(a). Accordingly, in determining whether Cristina has standing to bring an original SAPCR petition in her status as a parent under section 102.”
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