152.201 – or 152.203 has exclusive continuing jurisdiction over the
Texas Family Code § 152.201
Summary
This law establishes that a Texas court has exclusive ongoing authority to make decisions regarding a child's custody until certain conditions are met. It affects cases involving child custody where a significant connection to Texas is present.
Texas courts maintain exclusive jurisdiction over child custody cases.
Jurisdiction can change if no significant connection to Texas exists.
Substantial evidence regarding the child's welfare must be available in Texas.
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