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(a) A person who is not a party to the authorization agreement who relies in good faith on an authorization agreement under this chapter, without actual knowledge that the authorization agreement is void, revoked, or invalid, is not subject to civil or criminal liability to any person, and is not subject to professional disciplinary action, for that reliance if the agreement is completed as required by this chapter.
(b) The authorization agreement does not affect the rights of the child's parent or legal guardian regarding the care, custody, and control of the child, and does not mean that the adult caregiver has legal custody of the child.
(c) An authorization agreement executed under this chapter does not confer or affect standing or a right of intervention in any proceeding under Title 5. 1
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 34.007. Effect of Authorization Agreement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-34-007/
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