153.374 – DESIGNATION OF MANAGING CONSERVATOR IN AFFIDAVIT
Texas Family Code § 153.374
Summary
This law allows a parent to designate a managing conservator for their child in an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights. The designated conservator can be a competent individual, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or a licensed child-placing agency.
Parents can designate a conservator in a relinquishment affidavit.
Designated conservators include individuals or agencies.
The affidavit can be unrevoked or irrevocable.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's DESIGNATION OF MANAGING CONSERVATOR IN AFFIDAVIT 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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