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Tex. Fam. Code § 161.203

Tex. Fam. Code § 161.203 - Dismissal Of Petition (2026)

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**Tex. Fam. Code § 161.203. DISMISSAL OF PETITION.** A suit to terminate may not be dismissed nor may a nonsuit be taken unless the dismissal or nonsuit is approved by the court. The dismissal or nonsuit approved by the court is without prejudice. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1090, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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