102.0086 – CONFIDENTIALITY OF PLEADINGS. (a) This section
Texas Family Code § 102.0086
Summary
This law ensures that pleadings and documents in parent-child relationship cases are kept confidential in large counties. It protects sensitive information from being disclosed to non-parties until a specified time after citation service.
Applies only in counties with populations over 3.4 million.
Pleadings are confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
Non-parties cannot access documents until after citation service.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's CONFIDENTIALITY OF PLEADINGS. (a) This section law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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