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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(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(g) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(h) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 75, Sec. 5, eff.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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2007).
in the Interest of A.J.H., a Child, 205 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. App. 2006).
in the Interest of T.D.S.T. & C.T., Child., 287 S.W.3d 268 (Tex. App. 2009).
In the Interest of E.A.R., 188 S.W.3d 879 (Tex. App. 2006).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(I) — 2 cases
In Re Mn, 230 S.W.3d 248 (Tex. App. 2007).
Stephanie Mann v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs. (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2008).
Corrales v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 155 S.W.3d 478 (Tex. App. 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. 2006). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405® (Vernon Supp.”
In Re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App. 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. 2009).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(b)(2) — 21 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App. 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. 2009).
In re V.V., 349 S.W.3d 548 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 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. 2005).
in the Interest of S.J.G., a Child, 124 S.W.3d 237 (Tex. App. 2003).
In the Interest of G.J.P. & R.P., Child., 314 S.W.3d 217 (Tex. App. 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. 2006).
In Re Tc, 200 S.W.3d 788 (Tex. App. 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. 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App. 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. 2005).
In the Interest of S.K.A., M.A., & SA., Minor Child., 236 S.W.3d 875 (Tex. App. 2007).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(d)(2) — 1 case
In Re St, 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2009).
in the Interest of M.R.J.M., a Child, 280 S.W.3d 494 (Tex. App. 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App. 2006). “See Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 263.405(d) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2003).
In the Interest of S.K.A., M.A., & SA., Minor Child., 236 S.W.3d 875 (Tex. App. 2007).
in the Interest of B.N., a Child, 303 S.W.3d 16 (Tex. App. 2009).
In the Interest of H.R., 87 S.W.3d 691 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2003).
In Re Dw, 249 S.W.3d 625 (Tex. App. 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. 2008).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(g) — 71 cases
In the Interest of S.T., 239 S.W.3d 452 (Tex. App. 2007). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 263.405 (d) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of K.D., 202 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. App. 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. 2009). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 263.405(d) (Vernon 2008).”
In the Interest of S.T., 263 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2007).
in the Interest of K.M.Z, N.D.Z., & D.J.J., Child., 178 S.W.3d 432 (Tex. App. 2005).
In the Interest of M.N., 262 S.W.3d 799 (Tex. 2008).
In Re Dm, 244 S.W.3d 397 (Tex. App. 2007).
— Tex. Fam. Code § 263.405(i) — 122 cases
Lumpkin v. Dep't of Fam. & Prot. Servs., 260 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App. 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. 2012).
in the Interest of E.P.C., a Child, 381 S.W.3d 670 (Tex. App. 2012).
In the Interest of A.H.L., 214 S.W.3d 45 (Tex. App. 2006).
in the Interest of R. C. & R.C.C., Jr., Child., 243 S.W.3d 674 (Tex. App. 2007).
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