There is a newer version
of
this Section
2021 Texas Statutes
Family Code
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle B - Parental Liability
Chapter 42 - Civil Liability for Interference With Possessory Interest in Child
Section 42.002. Liability for Interference With Possessory Right
Universal Citation: TX Fam Code § 42.002 (2021)
Sec. 42.002. LIABILITY FOR INTERFERENCE WITH POSSESSORY RIGHT. (a) A person who takes or retains possession of a child or who conceals the whereabouts of a child in violation of a possessory right of another person may be liable for damages to that person.
(b) A possessory right is violated by the taking, retention, or concealment of a child at a time when another person is entitled to possession of or access to the child.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Texas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
