Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Family Code § 45.001: WHO MAY FILE; VENUE.

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FAMILY CODE
TITLE 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY
SUBTITLE C. CHANGE OF NAME
CHAPTER 45. CHANGE OF NAME
SUBCHAPTER A. CHANGE OF NAME OF CHILD

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.

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