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Tex. Family Code § 31.001 Requirements
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Sec. 31.001. REQUIREMENTS. (a) A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is: (1) a resident of this state; (2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor's parents,…
Tex. Family Code § 31.002 Requisites of Petition; Verification
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Sec. 31.002. REQUISITES OF PETITION; VERIFICATION. (a) The petition for removal of disabilities of minority must state: (1) the name, age, and place of residence of the petitioner; (2) the name and place of residence of each living parent; (3) the name and place of residence of t…
Tex. Family Code § 31.003 Venue
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Sec. 31.003. VENUE. The petitioner shall file the petition in the county in which the petitioner resides. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Tex. Family Code § 31.004 Representation of Petitioner
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Sec. 31.004. REPRESENTATION OF PETITIONER. The court shall appoint an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172 (…