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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 980  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Goodman et al.

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Harris

House Bill 980 amends the Family Code to permit the adoption of a child, under certain circumstances and with the consent of a nonterminated parent, by the child's former stepparent or by a person who has been a managing conservator or who has had actual care, possession, and control of the child for a period of six months preceding the adoption.