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Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405 (2026)

Appeal Of Final Order

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Sec. 263.405. APPEAL OF FINAL ORDER. (a) An appeal of a final order rendered under this subchapter is governed by the procedures for accelerated appeals in civil cases under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay.

(b) A final order rendered under this subchapter must contain the following prominently displayed statement in boldfaced type, in capital letters, or underlined: "A PARTY AFFECTED BY THIS ORDER HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL. AN APPEAL IN A SUIT IN WHICH TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IS SOUGHT IS GOVERNED BY THE PROCEDURES FOR ACCELERATED APPEALS IN CIVIL CASES UNDER THE TEXAS RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE TEXAS RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE FOR ACCELERATED APPEALS MAY RESULT IN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPEAL."

(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(c) The supreme court shall adopt rules accelerating the disposition by the appellate court and the supreme court of an appeal of a final order granting termination of the parent-child relationship rendered under this subchapter.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1090, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 176 (H.B. 409), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 526 (S.B. 813), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2007.

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75 (H.B. 906), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75 (H.B. 906), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 851 cases (48 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In re J.O.A., 283 S.W.3d 336 (Tex. 2009).
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In re J.O.A., 283 S.W.3d 336 (Tex. 2009). · cites it 4× “TEX. FAM.CODE § 263.405(b). The Code further provides that an appellate court is to consider only those issues presented to the trial court in a timely filed statement of points.”
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). · cites it 8× “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
In the Interest of S.T., 239 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App.—Waco 2007). · cites it 14× “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (d) (Vernon Supp.”
In re Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 273 S.W.3d 637 (Tex. 2009). · cites it 6× “See TEX. FAM.CODE § 263.405 (allowing an appeal of a "final order").”
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009). · cites it 4× “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. 2005). · cites it 3× “Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(a). These rules require that the notice of accelerated appeal be filed within 20 days after the final judgment is signed.”
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). · cites it 9× “The court ruled that the four points quoted above “are without merit and are frivolous as a substantial issue for appellate review has not been presented as required by Texas Family Code § 263.405©.” Donald contends that none of these four points is frivolous.”
In re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008). · cites it 11× “1(b); TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 263.405(a). [87] TEX.”
In the Interest of E.A.R., 201 S.W.3d 813 (Tex. App.—Waco 2006). · cites it 6× “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405® (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). · cites it 5× “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp.”
Lumpkin v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 260 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008). · cites it 6× “3 See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (g); In re K.”
In re Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 210 S.W.3d 609 (Tex. 2006). · cites it 4× “"); see also TEX. FAM. CODE § 263.405 (expediting appeals of final orders rendered under subchapter E "Final Order for Child under Department Care"); id.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(1): 6 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “The court ruled that the four points quoted above “are without merit and are frivolous as a substantial issue for appellate review has not been presented as required by Texas Family Code § 263.405©.” Donald contends that none of these four points is frivolous.”
in the Interest of M.N., a Child, 230 S.W.3d 248 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2007).
in the Interest of A.J.H., a Child, 205 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006).
in the Interest of T.D.S.T. & C.T., Child., 287 S.W.3d 268 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2009).
In the Interest of E.A.R., 188 S.W.3d 879 (Tex. App.—Waco 2006).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(I): 2 cases
In re MN, 230 S.W.3d 248 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2007).
Stephanie Mann v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., No. 01-08-01004-CV, 2009 WL 2961396 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Sept. 17, 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(a): 166 cases
In the Interest of J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. 2005). “Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(a). These rules require that the notice of accelerated appeal be filed within 20 days after the final judgment is signed.”
In re Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 210 S.W.3d 609 (Tex. 2006). “"); see also TEX. FAM. CODE § 263.405 (expediting appeals of final orders rendered under subchapter E "Final Order for Child under Department Care"); id.”
In re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008). “1(b); TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 263.405(a). [87] TEX.”
in the Interest of D.W., T.W., & S.G., Child., 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008).
Corrales v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 155 S.W.3d 478 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2004).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(b): 144 cases
In re J.O.A., 283 S.W.3d 336 (Tex. 2009). “TEX. FAM.CODE § 263.405(b). The Code further provides that an appellate court is to consider only those issues presented to the trial court in a timely filed statement of points.”
in the Interest of J.O.A., T.J.A.M., T.J.M., & C.T.M., Child., 283 S.W.3d 336 (Tex. 2009).
In re Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 273 S.W.3d 637 (Tex. 2009). “See TEX. FAM.CODE § 263.405 (allowing an appeal of a "final order").”
In the Interest of E.A.R., 201 S.W.3d 813 (Tex. App.—Waco 2006). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405® (Vernon Supp.”
In re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008). “1(b); TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 263.405(a). [87] TEX.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(b)(1): 1 case
Fletcher v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 277 S.W.3d 58 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(b)(2): 21 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “The court ruled that the four points quoted above “are without merit and are frivolous as a substantial issue for appellate review has not been presented as required by Texas Family Code § 263.405©.” Donald contends that none of these four points is frivolous.”
Fletcher v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 277 S.W.3d 58 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009).
In re V.V., 349 S.W.3d 548 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2010).
In re J.H.G., 302 S.W.3d 304 (Tex. 2010).
in the Interest of K.Y. & K.Y., Minor Child., 273 S.W.3d 703 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2008).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(b)(l): 1 case
Fletcher v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 277 S.W.3d 58 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2009).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(c): 26 cases
In the Interest of J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. 2005). “Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(a). These rules require that the notice of accelerated appeal be filed within 20 days after the final judgment is signed.”
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
in the Interest of K.K., L.M., M.M., & T.K., Child., 180 S.W.3d 681 (Tex. App.—Waco 2005).
in the Interest of S.J.G., a Child, 124 S.W.3d 237 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003).
In the Interest of G.J.P. & R.P., Child., 314 S.W.3d 217 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2010).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(c)(3): 2 cases
in the Interest of T.C. & G.C., Child., 200 S.W.3d 788 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006).
In re Tc, 200 S.W.3d 788 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(d): 66 cases
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
Wall v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 173 S.W.3d 178 (Tex. App.—Austin 2005).
In the Interest of S.K.A., M.A., & SA., Minor Child., 236 S.W.3d 875 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(d)(2): 1 case
In re St, 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(d)(3): 57 cases
Lumpkin v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 260 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008). “3 See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (g); In re K.”
in the Interest of K.J.S., 302 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009).
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “The court ruled that the four points quoted above “are without merit and are frivolous as a substantial issue for appellate review has not been presented as required by Texas Family Code § 263.405©.” Donald contends that none of these four points is frivolous.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(d)(8): 1 case
in the Interest of M.E.-M.N, Minor Child, 342 S.W.3d 254 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(e): 21 cases
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
In the Interest of K.M., 98 S.W.3d 774 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003).
In the Interest of S.K.A., M.A., & SA., Minor Child., 236 S.W.3d 875 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007).
in the Interest of B.N., a Child, 303 S.W.3d 16 (Tex. App.—Waco 2009).
In the Interest of H.R., 87 S.W.3d 691 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2002).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(f): 21 cases
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
in the Interest of W.J.H., Jr., J.J.H., D.D.H., & D.N.H., Child., 111 S.W.3d 707 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003).
In re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008). “1(b); TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 263.405(a). [87] TEX.”
in the Interest of M.C.T., a Child, 250 S.W.3d 161 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(g): 71 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 239 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App.—Waco 2007). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (d) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008). “The court ruled that the four points quoted above “are without merit and are frivolous as a substantial issue for appellate review has not been presented as required by Texas Family Code § 263.405©.” Donald contends that none of these four points is frivolous.”
In the Interest of B.G., 317 S.W.3d 250 (Tex. 2010). “329b(a) ("A motion for new trial, if filed, shall be filed prior to or within thirty days after the judgment or other order complained of is signed.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(h): 14 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 239 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App.—Waco 2007). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (d) (Vernon Supp.”
Pool v. Texas Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 227 S.W.3d 212 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007).
in the Interest of K.M.Z, N.D.Z., & D.J.J., Child., 178 S.W.3d 432 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005).
In the Interest of M.N., 262 S.W.3d 799 (Tex. 2008).
In re DM, 244 S.W.3d 397 (Tex. App.—Waco 2007).
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(i): 122 cases
Lumpkin v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 260 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008). “3 See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (g); In re K.”
In the Interest of E.C.R., 390 S.W.3d 22 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).
in the Interest of E.P.C., a Child, 381 S.W.3d 670 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2012).
In the Interest of A.H.L., 214 S.W.3d 45 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2006).
in the Interest of R. C. & R.C.C., Jr., Child., 243 S.W.3d 674 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2007).
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