Tex. Fam. Code § 261.306

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 261.306 - Removal of Child From State
(a) If the department has reason to believe that a person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child may remove the child from the state before the investigation is completed, the department may file an application for a temporary restraining order in a district court without regard to continuing jurisdiction of the child as provided in Chapter 155.
(b) The court may render a temporary restraining order prohibiting the person from removing the child from the state pending completion of the investigation if the court:
(1) finds that the department has probable cause to conduct the investigation; and
(2) has reason to believe that the person may remove the child from the state.

Tex. Fam. Code § 261.306

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 1.136, eff. 4/2/2015.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995.