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What is the abandonment period in Texas?

Texas

Under Texas Family Code §161.001, abandonment occurs when a parent has failed to support the child for at least six months, or has failed to maintain contact for one year or more.

Answered by Douglas Brown, Adoption Document Specialist — 25+ years experience, 34,000+ families served since 2001.

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