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 § 160.203 (2026)

Consequences Of Establishment Of Parentage

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Sec. 160.203. CONSEQUENCES OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PARENTAGE. Unless parental rights are terminated, a parent-child relationship established under this chapter applies for all purposes, except as otherwise provided by another law of this state.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1997–2026 · leading case: R.W. v. Texas Dep't of Prot. & Regulatory Servs., 944 S.W.2d 437 (Tex. App. 1997).
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R.W. v. Texas Dep't of Prot. & Regulatory Servs., 944 S.W.2d 437 (Tex. App. 1997). “However, in this case the statement was filed less than one year prior to the filing of the State's petition to terminate appellant’s parental rights. If the State had relied on the Statement of Paternity alone to establish the date appellant’s parental duties arose, the State…”
In the Interest of O.G. M., 988 S.W.2d 473 (Tex. App. 1999). · cites it 3× “In his motion, McGill also cites Texas Family Code section 160.203, which provides that a statement of paternity executed as provided by this subchapter is prima facie evidence that the child is the child of the person executing the statement, and the person has an obligation to…”
J.D.G., Matter Of, 940 S.W.2d 246 (Tex. App. 1997). “See Tex. Fam.Code ann. § 160.203(a) (Vernon 1996).”
In Re Ogm, 988 S.W.2d 473 (Tex. App. 1999). · cites it 3× “In his motion, McGill also cites Texas Family Code section 160.203, which provides that a statement of paternity executed as provided by this subchapter is prima facie evidence that the child is the child of the person executing the statement, and the person has an obligation to…”
In Re E.R.F. v. the State of Texas (2026). · cites it 3× “TEX. FAM. CODE § 160.203. Here, relator is a presumed father under Texas Family Code section 160.”
Deboer v. Deboer, 2012 S.D. 74 (S.D. 2012). “001 (a)(3) (West 2003) (providing that a parent has the duty to support his or her child); Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 160.203 (West 2003) (“Unless parental rights are terminated, a parent-child relationship .”
DeBoer v. DeBoer, 822 N.W.2d 730 (S.D. 2012). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 160.201(b) (West 2003) (providing circumstances that establish a parent-child relationship).”
Matter of JDG, 940 S.W.2d 246 (Tex. App. 1997). “See Tex. Fam.Code ann. § 160.203(a) (Vernon 1996).”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 160.203(a) — 2 cases
J.D.G., Matter Of, 940 S.W.2d 246 (Tex. App. 1997). “See Tex. Fam.Code ann. § 160.203(a) (Vernon 1996).”
Matter of JDG, 940 S.W.2d 246 (Tex. App. 1997). “See Tex. Fam.Code ann. § 160.203(a) (Vernon 1996).”
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