Amend CSSB 947 as follows: In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 153.136, Family Code, strike added Subsection (b) (page 1, lines 19-24, committee printing), and substitute: (b) Before the court designates a primary physical residence for the child, the court shall consider the best interest of the child, including: (1) whether the physical, psychological, or emotional needs and development of the child will benefit from the appointment of joint managing conservators; (2) the ability of the parents to give first priority to the welfare of the child and reach shared decisions in the child's best interest; (3) whether each parent can encourage and accept a positive relationship between the child and the other parent; (4) whether both parents participated in child rearing before the filing of the suit; (5) the geographical proximity of the parents' residences; (6) if the child is 12 years of age or older, the child's preference, if any, regarding the appointment of joint managing conservators; (7) which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent and to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other parent; and (8) any other relevant factor.