JURISDICTION.

Tex. FAM Code § 162.502.
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The petitioner shall file a suit to adopt an adult in the district court or a statutory county court granted jurisdiction in family law cases and proceedings by Chapter 25 , Government Code, in the county of the petitioner's residence. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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