Texas Parties to Adoption Law
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Who May AdoptStatute:
Fam. Code § 162.001
An adult
Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
Fam. Code § 162.001
A child residing in the State if:
The rights of the parents have been terminated
The petitioner is a stepparent
The child is at least 2 years old, and the petitioner is a former stepparent who has cared for the child at least 6 months
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Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
Fam. Code § 162.025
The child's natural or adoptive parent
The child's legal guardian
A licensed child placing agency
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