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Enacted-Effective 9/1/11: SB 482 -- Authorization agreements for non-parent relatives
Caption: Relating to the requirements for an authorization agreement for a nonparent relative of a child.
Author: Harris
Bill History
Bill Text
Relevance: In 2009, the Legislature enacted Chapter 34 of the Family Code, permitting authorization agreements for nonparent relatives. This bill provides that only one authorization agreement may be in effect at any time, and it favors the first-signed agreement over later-signed agreements.