Enrolled Bill Summary
Legislative Session: 75(R)HOUSE BILL 1751 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: West, George "Buddy" |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Bivins |
House Bill 1751 amends the Family Code to add certain individuals to the category of persons or entities who may bring suit to contest the paternity of a child. The individuals may bring suit if they are related within the second degree of consanguinity to the biological mother of the child, and the mother of the child is deceased.