Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R HAYS CTY DIST Chapter 33. Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course

Except for good cause shown, in all divorces joined with suits affecting the parent-child relationship and all original suits affecting the parent-child relationship, parents are required to attend an approved Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course.  In its discretion, the Court may also refer parents involved in modification or enforcement litigation, or a child involved in any type of custody litigation, to an education course or for counseling.  In protective order cases authorized by Title 4 of the Texas Family Code or Chapter 7B of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court may refer a party to a batterers' treatment program.