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.