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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The vital statistics unit shall adopt a form for registering with the registry. The form must require the signature of the registrant. The form must state that:
(1) the form is signed under penalty of perjury;
(2) a timely registration entitles the registrant to notice of a proceeding for adoption of the child or for termination of the registrant's parental rights;
(3) a timely registration does not commence a proceeding to establish paternity;
(4) the information disclosed on the form may be used against the registrant to establish paternity;
(5) services to assist in establishing paternity are available to the registrant through the support enforcement agency;
(6) the registrant should also register in another state if the conception or birth of the child occurred in the other state;
(7) information on registries in other states is available from the vital statistics unit; and
(8) procedures exist to rescind the registration of a claim of paternity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 160.411. Required Form - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-160-411/
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