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 § 160.201 (2026)

Establishment Of Parent-child Relationship

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Sec. 160.201. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. (a) The mother-child relationship is established between a woman and a child by:

(1) the woman giving birth to the child;

(2) an adjudication of the woman's maternity; or

(3) the adoption of the child by the woman.

(b) The father-child relationship is established between a man and a child by:

(1) an unrebutted presumption of the man's paternity of the child under Section 160.204;

(2) an effective acknowledgment of paternity by the man under Subchapter D, unless the acknowledgment has been rescinded or successfully challenged;

(3) an adjudication of the man's paternity;

(4) the adoption of the child by the man; or

(5) the man's consenting to assisted reproduction by his wife under Subchapter H, which resulted in the birth of the child.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 1.01, eff. June 14, 2001.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 57 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1997–2024 · leading case: A. C. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 577 S.W.3d 689 (Tex. App.—Austin 2019).
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A. C. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 577 S.W.3d 689 (Tex. App.—Austin 2019). “” See Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b). Moreover, the father contends that because he was an alleged father, a termination suit could have been brought against him only under the authority of Section 161.”
in the Interest of O. R. M., Jr., M. M. & O. M., Child., 559 S.W.3d 738 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018). · cites it 2× “Presumption of Paternity Oliver additionally argues that he proved by uncontroverted evidence the existence of a common law marriage, and therefore, he is the presumed father of the children. The father-child relationship is established by an unrebutted presumption of the man’s…”
In the Interest of Baby Boy R., 191 S.W.3d 916 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Tex. FaM.Code Ann. § 160.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of M.M.M. & S.H.M., Minor Child., 428 S.W.3d 389 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). · cites it 2× “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.201 (emphasis added).”
In re Rodriguez, 248 S.W.3d 444 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.204(a) (Vernon Supp.”
Jeter v. McGraw, 218 S.W.3d 850 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2007). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 160.201(b), 160.204 (Vernon 2002 & Supp.”
In re Attorney Gen. of Texas, 195 S.W.3d 264 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of R.J. Child., 381 S.W.3d 619 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012). · cites it 2× “2985 ; Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 160.201 . Therefore, Juarez was not entitled to the parental presumptions for conservatorship.”
in the Interest of C.M.C., C.E.C., G.L.C., 273 S.W.3d 862 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code § 160.201(b)(Vernon’s 2002).”
in the Est. of Anita I. Forister, 421 S.W.3d 175 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2013). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.201 (West 2008); see id.”
Turk v. Mangum, 268 F. Supp. 3d 928 (S.D. Tex. 2017). “Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b). The term “presumed father” is defined as “a man, who by operation of law under Section 160,204, is recognized as the father of a child until that status is rebutted or confirmed in a judicial proceeding.”
In re Narvaiz, 193 S.W.3d 695 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.102(11), and (13) (Vernon 2002); Tex.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(a): 1 case
in the Interest of K.N.H., a Child, No. 13-20-00347-CV (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Jan. 27, 2022).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(a)(1): 1 case
In re N.A. v. the State of Texas, No. 04-24-00145-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Oct. 30, 2024).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(a)(3): 1 case
In re N.A. v. the State of Texas, No. 04-24-00145-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Oct. 30, 2024).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b): 17 cases
A. C. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 577 S.W.3d 689 (Tex. App.—Austin 2019). “” See Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b). Moreover, the father contends that because he was an alleged father, a termination suit could have been brought against him only under the authority of Section 161.”
In the Interest of Baby Boy R., 191 S.W.3d 916 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Tex. FaM.Code Ann. § 160.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
Jeter v. McGraw, 218 S.W.3d 850 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2007). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 160.201(b), 160.204 (Vernon 2002 & Supp.”
In re Attorney Gen. of Texas, 195 S.W.3d 264 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.201(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of C.M.C., C.E.C., G.L.C., 273 S.W.3d 862 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code § 160.201(b)(Vernon’s 2002).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b)(1): 12 cases
In re Rodriguez, 248 S.W.3d 444 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.204(a) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of O. R. M., Jr., M. M. & O. M., Child., 559 S.W.3d 738 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018). “Presumption of Paternity Oliver additionally argues that he proved by uncontroverted evidence the existence of a common law marriage, and therefore, he is the presumed father of the children. The father-child relationship is established by an unrebutted presumption of the man’s…”
Lorena Quiroz v. Rummie Lee Gray, II, 441 S.W.3d 588 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2014).
In the Interest of J.H., 264 S.W.3d 919 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008).
In the Interest of J.K.B. & Minor Child., 439 S.W.3d 442 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2014).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b)(2): 2 cases
in the Interest of O. R. M., Jr., M. M. & O. M., Child., 559 S.W.3d 738 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018). “Presumption of Paternity Oliver additionally argues that he proved by uncontroverted evidence the existence of a common law marriage, and therefore, he is the presumed father of the children. The father-child relationship is established by an unrebutted presumption of the man’s…”
in the Interest of J. N. B., a Child, No. 12-09-00345-CV (Tex. App.—Tyler June 30, 2011).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b)(3): 1 case
City of Austin v. Maria Del Rosario Membreno Lopez, 632 S.W.3d 200 (Tex. App.—Austin 2021).
Tex. Fam. Code § 160.201(b)(4): 2 cases
in the Interest of K.B.S., 172 S.W.3d 152 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2005).
In re KBS, 172 S.W.3d 152 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2005).
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