Are there any special requirements for adoption in Texas?

Yes, Texas has some specific requirements to be aware of:

1. 6-month child residency in Texas before filing

2. 254 counties - we serve all of them

3. Common-law marriage recognized if legal requirements met

4. Token contact doesn't prevent abandonment finding

Standard requirements also apply:

• 6 months Texas residency (Tex. Fam. Code § 162.001)
• Background check for the adopting stepparent
• Child consent if age 12+ (Tex. Fam. Code § 162.010)
• Home study waived for stepparents (Tex. Fam. Code § 162.0085)

We know all of Texas's specific requirements and include everything you need in your document package. We've helped 3,478+ families in Texas navigate these requirements successfully.