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Texas Family Code - FAM § 153.003. No Discrimination Based on Sex or Marital Status

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The court shall consider the qualifications of the parties without regard to their marital status or to the sex of the party or the child in determining:

(1) which party to appoint as sole managing conservator;

(2) whether to appoint a party as joint managing conservator;  and

(3) the terms and conditions of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.

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