Tex. Fam. Code § 157.371
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.371 - Jurisdiction (2026)
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**Tex. Fam. Code § 157.371. JURISDICTION.** (a) The relator may file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in either the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction or in a court with jurisdiction to issue a writ of habeas corpus in the county in which the child is found. (b) Although a habeas corpus proceeding is not a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, the court may refer to the provisions of this title for definitions and procedures as appropriate. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
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