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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Texas

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Infant's Age
Statute: Fam. Code § 262.302
60 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Fam. Code § 262.302
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Fam. Code § 262.301

Emergency medical services provider
Hospital
Child placing agency

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Fam. Code §§ 262.302; 262.303

Perform any act necessary to protect child's health
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Fam. Code § 262.302
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Penal Code§ 22.041(h)
Affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: Fam. Code § 262.303
Department takes custody of child

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