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Tex. Fam. Code § 51.042 (2026)

Objection To Jurisdiction Because Of Age Of The Child

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Sec. 51.042. OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION BECAUSE OF AGE OF THE CHILD. (a) A child who objects to the jurisdiction of the court over the child because of the age of the child must raise the objection at the adjudication hearing or discretionary transfer hearing, if any.

(b) A child who does not object as provided by Subsection (a) waives any right to object to the jurisdiction of the court because of the age of the child at a later hearing or on appeal.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases, 1998–2016 · leading case: Morrison v. State, 503 S.W.3d 724 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016).
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Morrison v. State, 503 S.W.3d 724 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016). · cites it 3× “Under Texas Family Code section 51.042: (a) A child who objects to the jurisdiction of the court over the child because of the age of the child must raise the objection at the adjudication hearing or discretionary transfer hearing, if any.”
In re J.G., 495 S.W.3d 354 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042(a) (Vernon 2014).”
In re R.A., 465 S.W.3d 728 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2015). “See Tex. Family Code Ann. § 51.042 (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.”
In re S.C., 229 S.W.3d 837 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042 (Vernon 2002); see In re E.”
In re T.A.W., 234 S.W.3d 704 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2007). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 51.042 (a) (Vernon 2002).”
In re A.D.D., 974 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042(b) (Vernon 1996).”
In the Matter of E.D.C., a Juv., 88 S.W.3d 789 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2002). “TeX. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042 (Vernon 2002).”
Mary Kuol v. State, No. 14-14-01008-CR (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] July 30, 2015). · cites it 3× “6 TEX. FAMILY CODE ANN. §51.04 (West 2014) .”
In re Taw, 234 S.W.3d 704 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2007). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 51.042 (a) (Vernon 2002).”
In re EDC, 88 S.W.3d 789 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2002). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042 (Vernon 2002).”
In re SC, 229 S.W.3d 837 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 51.042 (Vernon 2002); see In re E.”
in the Matter of R.A., No. 14-11-00570-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Apr. 30, 2015). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Family Code Ann. § 51.042 (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 51.042(a): 2 cases
In re J.G., 495 S.W.3d 354 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042(a) (Vernon 2014).”
in the Matter of J. M., No. 03-14-00027-CV (Tex. App.—Austin May 21, 2015).
Tex. Fam. Code § 51.042(b): 2 cases
In re A.D.D., 974 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 51.042(b) (Vernon 1996).”
Matter of ADD, 974 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998).
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