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 161. TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
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Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101 (2026)

Petition Allegations; Petition And Motion Requirements

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Sec. 161.101. PETITION ALLEGATIONS; PETITION AND MOTION REQUIREMENTS. (a) A petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship is sufficient without the necessity of specifying the underlying facts if the petition alleges in the statutory language the ground for the termination and that termination is in the best interest of the child.

(b) A petition or motion filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship is subject to Chapter 10, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Rule 13, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 8 (H.B. 567), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2024 · leading case: Williams v. Williams, 150 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App. 2004).
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Williams v. Williams, 150 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App. 2004). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2002).”
In Re Nrt, 338 S.W.3d 667 (Tex. App. 2011). “" Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2008).”
in the Interest of A. v. & I. v. Minor Child. (Tex. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 161.101. A court's jurisdiction is invoked by the pleadings.”
in the Interest of D. A. Z., a Child (Tex. App. 2018). “See TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. §161.101 (“A petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship is sufficient without the necessity of specifying the underlying facts if the petition alleges in the statutory language the ground for the termination and that termination is in the…”
In the Interest of A.C.T.M., a Child v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 161.101(a). There is no record indication that M.”
Lydia Williams v. Jackie Williams & K. W. (Tex. App. 2004). “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2002).”
Lydia Williams v. Jackie Williams & K. W. (Tex. App. 2004). “" Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2002).”
D. M. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs. (Tex. App. 2013). “” Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101. That was done here.”
D. K., Sr. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs. (Tex. App. 2014). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101(1)(D). 7 Allowing a child to live in unsanitary conditions can support a finding that a parent has endangered the child’s mental and physical well-being.”
in the Interest of N. R. T., a Child (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2008).”
in the Interest of N. R. T., a Child (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2008).”
David M. Layton v. State (Tex. App. 2010). “” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 161.101 (West 2008).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101(1)(D): 1 case
D. K., Sr. v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs. (Tex. App. 2014). “See Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101(1)(D). 7 Allowing a child to live in unsanitary conditions can support a finding that a parent has endangered the child’s mental and physical well-being.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 161.101(a): 1 case
In the Interest of A.C.T.M., a Child v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 161.101(a). There is no record indication that M.”
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