Texas Presumed (Putative) Father Laws
Presumed (Putative) Fathers
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Texas
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:Yes
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute:
Fam. Code §§160.402(a); 160.312
May file before child's birth, but no later than the 31th day after birth.
Complete Bureau of Vital Statistics form signed and acknowledged by putative father.
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Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:
Fam. Code § 160.414
Putative father may at anytime revoke a notice of intent to claim paternity by sending a written statement which has been signed and notarized.
Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute:
Fam. Code § 160.412
Birth mother.
A court.
An authorized agency.
A licensed child-placing agency.
A support enforcement agency.
An attorney involved.
Registry of another state.
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