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Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESPart 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONChapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIESSubchapter S - ADOPTION SERVICES: ADOPTIVE PARENTS
Division 2 - ADOPTIVE HOME SCREENING
Section 749.3624 - May I consider a prospective adoptive parent's membership in a military organization as a factor in approving an adoptive home screening?

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.3624

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Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024
Section 749.3624 - May I consider a prospective adoptive parent's membership in a military organization as a factor in approving an adoptive home screening?

Section 162.0025 of the Texas Family Code prohibits any person conducting an adoptive home study from considering membership in the armed forces of the United States, Texas National Guard, National Guard in another state, or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States as a negative factor in determining whether the adoptive parent would be a suitable parent or whether an adoption is in the best interests of the child.

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.3624

The provisions of this §749.3624 adopted to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 1377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909