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Tex. Family Code § 45.001 Who May File; Venue
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Sec. 45.001. WHO MAY FILE; VENUE. A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a child may file a petition requesting a change of name of the child in the county where the child resides. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Tex. Family Code § 45.002 Requirements of Petition
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Sec. 45.002. REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION. (a) A petition to change the name of a child must be verified and include: (1) the present name and place of residence of the child; (2) the reason a change of name is requested; (3) the full name requested for the child; (4) whether the chi…
Tex. Family Code § 45.003 Citation
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Sec. 45.003. CITATION. (a) The following persons are entitled to citation in a suit under this subchapter: (1) a parent of the child whose parental rights have not been terminated; (2) any managing conservator of the child; and (3) any guardian of the child. (b) Citation must be …
Tex. Family Code § 45.0031 Waiver of Citation
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Sec. 45.0031. WAIVER OF CITATION. (a) A party to a suit under this subchapter may waive the issuance or service of citation after the suit is filed by filing with the clerk of the court in which the suit is filed the waiver of the party acknowledging receipt of a copy of the file…