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 162. ADOPTION
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Tex. Fam. Code § 162.016 (2026)

Adoption Order

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Sec. 162.016. ADOPTION ORDER. (a) If a petition requesting termination has been joined with a petition requesting adoption, the court shall also terminate the parent-child relationship at the same time the adoption order is rendered. The court must make separate findings that the termination is in the best interest of the child and that the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

(b) If the court finds that the requirements for adoption have been met and the adoption is in the best interest of the child, the court shall grant the adoption.

(c) The name of the child may be changed in the order if requested.

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2002–2022 · leading case: Goodson v. Castellanos, 214 S.W.3d 741 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007).
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Goodson v. Castellanos, 214 S.W.3d 741 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016 (West 2002).”
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). · cites it 2× “See Tex. FaM. Code Ann. § 162.016 (b) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of H.B.C., 482 S.W.3d 696 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2016). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016 (West 2014).”
in the Interest of J.G., D.G., & C.G., Child., 412 S.W.3d 83 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013). · cites it 2× “016(b) states that “[i]f the court finds that the requirements for adoption have been met and the adoption is in the best interest of the child, the court shall grant the adoption.”
In the Interest of D.R.L.M., 84 S.W.3d 281 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016(a), (b) (Vernon 1996) (both requiring an adoption-is-in-the-ehild’s-best-interest determination).”
in the Interest of C.R.P., a Child, 192 S.W.3d 823 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016 (Vernon 2002).”
Gabriela Castro v. Jessie Contreras, No. 03-21-00610-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 31, 2022). · cites it 2× “” Conclusion of law number 1 states: “Under Texas Family Code Section 162.016, the Court finds that the requirements for adoption by Petitioner Gabriela Castro have not been [sic] and that adoption of the Child by Petitioner Gabriela Castro is not in the best interest of the…”
In re CRP, 192 S.W.3d 823 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 162.016 (Vernon 2002).”
In re DRLM, 84 S.W.3d 281 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016(a), (b) (Vernon 1996) (both requiring an adoption-is-in-the-child's-best-interest determination).”
Elizabeth Goodson v. Adelina Castellanos, No. 03-04-00335-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Jan. 19, 2007). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 162.016 (West 2002).”
Ediberto Gaona v. State, No. 03-07-00012-CR (Tex. App.—Austin Jan. 19, 2007). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 162.016 (West 2002).”
in the Interest of M.J.P., No. 04-16-00124-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Dec. 14, 2016). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 162.016(b) (West 2014).”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 162.016(a): 2 cases
In the Interest of D.R.L.M., 84 S.W.3d 281 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016(a), (b) (Vernon 1996) (both requiring an adoption-is-in-the-ehild’s-best-interest determination).”
In re DRLM, 84 S.W.3d 281 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 162.016(a), (b) (Vernon 1996) (both requiring an adoption-is-in-the-child's-best-interest determination).”
Tex. Fam. Code § 162.016(b): 5 cases
Celestine v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 321 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010). “See Tex. FaM. Code Ann. § 162.016 (b) (Vernon 2008).”
in the Interest of J.G., D.G., & C.G., Child., 412 S.W.3d 83 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013). “016(b) states that “[i]f the court finds that the requirements for adoption have been met and the adoption is in the best interest of the child, the court shall grant the adoption.”
in the Interest of M.J.P., No. 04-16-00124-CV (Tex. App.—San Antonio Dec. 14, 2016). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 162.016(b) (West 2014).”
in the Interest of T.E.R., a Child, 603 S.W.3d 137 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2020).
Gabriela Castro v. Jessie Contreras, No. 03-21-00610-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 31, 2022). “” Conclusion of law number 1 states: “Under Texas Family Code Section 162.016, the Court finds that the requirements for adoption by Petitioner Gabriela Castro have not been [sic] and that adoption of the Child by Petitioner Gabriela Castro is not in the best interest of the…”
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