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Chapter 162

Adoption

Subchapter A. Adoption of a Child

162.001 Who May Adopt and Be Adopted 162.002 Prerequisites to Petition 162.0025 Adoption Sought by Military Service Member 162.003 Adoption Evaluation 162.0045 Preferential Setting 162.005 Preparation of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report 162.006 Access to Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report; Retention 162.0062 Access to Information 162.0065 Editing Adoption Records in Department Placement 162.007 Contents of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report 162.008 Filing of Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic History Report 162.0085 Criminal History Report Required 162.0086 Information Regarding Sibling Access 162.009 Residence with Petitioner 162.010 Consent Required 162.011 Revocation of Consent 162.012 Direct or Collateral Attack 162.013 Abatement or Dismissal 162.014 Attendance at Hearing Required 162.015 Race or Ethnicity 162.016 Adoption Order 162.017 Effect of Adoption 162.019 Copy of Order 162.020 Withdrawal or Denial of Petition 162.021 Sealing File 162.022 Confidentiality Maintained by Clerk 162.023 Adoption Order from Foreign Country 162.025 Placement by Unauthorized Person; Offense 162.026 Regulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Child

Subchapter B. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

162.101 Definitions 162.102 Adoption of Compact; Text 162.103 Financial Responsibility for Child 162.104 Approval of Placement 162.105 Placement in Another State 162.106 Compact Authority 162.107 Offenses; Penalties

Subchapter C. Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance

162.201 Adoption of Compact; Text 162.202 Authority of Department of Family and Protective Services 162.203 Compact Administration 162.204 Supplementary Agreements 162.205 Payments by State 162.206 Penalties

Subchapter D. Adoption Services by the Department of Family and Protective Services

162.301 Definitions 162.304 Financial and Medical Assistance 162.3041 Continuation of Assistance After Child's 18TH Birthday 162.306 Postadoption Services 162.3085 Adoptive Placement in Compliance with Federal Law Required

Subchapter E. Voluntary Adoption Registries

162.401 Purpose 162.402 Definitions 162.403 Establishment of Voluntary Adoption Registries 162.404 Requirement to Send Information to Central Registry 162.405 Determination of Appropriate Registry 162.406 Registration Eligibility 162.407 Registration 162.408 Proof of Identity 162.409 Application 162.411 Fees 162.412 Supplemental Information 162.413 Counseling 162.414 Matching Procedures 162.416 Disclosure of Identifying Information 162.419 Registry Records Confidential 162.420 Rulemaking 162.421 Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties 162.422 Immunity from Liability

Subchapter F. Adoption of an Adult

162.501 Adoption of Adult 162.502 Jurisdiction 162.503 Requirements of Petition 162.504 Consent 162.505 Attendance Required 162.506 Adoption Order 162.507 Effect of Adoption

Subchapter G. Miscellaneous Provisions

162.601 Incentives for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies 162.602 Documentation to Accompany Petition for Adoption or Annulment or Revocation of Adoption 162.603 Post-Adoption Support Information Provided by Licensed Child-Placing Agencies 162.604 Maximum Age Restriction for Adoptive Parents Prohibited 162.605 Information Regarding Adoption Costs

Subchapter H. Embryo Donation Information

162.701 Definitions 162.702 Information Regarding Embryo Donation