Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R PARENT NOT Form 2D . JUDGMENT AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON APPLICATION IN PROCEEDING TO WAIVE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT

CAUSE NO. _______________________________________

IN RE JANE DOE

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COUNTY, TEXAS

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The applicant is pregnant.

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The applicant is unmarried and under 18 years of age.

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The applicant has not had her disabilities as a minor removed under Chapter 31 of the Texas Family Code.

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The applicant wishes to have an abortion without her doctor notifying and obtaining the consent of either of her parents, her managing conservator, or her guardian.

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Clear and convincing evidence supports the following: [State “yes” beside an issue for which the court finds in favor of the applicant by clear and convincing evidence. If any one issue is decided in favor of the applicant, the court need not consider the other issues.]

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The applicant is mature and sufficiently well informed to make the decision to have an abortion performed without notification to, or the consent of, either of her parents, her managing conservator, or her guardian.

Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law:

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Notifying and attempting to obtain the consent of either of the applicant's parents, her managing conservator, or her guardian would not be in her best interest.

Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law:

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THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED:

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The application is GRANTED and the applicant is authorized to consent to the performance of an abortion without notifying and obtaining the consent of either of her parents or a managing conservator or guardian.

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The application is DENIED. The applicant is advised of her right to appeal under Rule 3 of the Rules for a Judicial Bypass of Parental Notice and Consent Under Chapter 33 of the Family Code and will be furnished a Notice of Appeal form, Form 3A.

All costs shall be paid by the State of Texas pursuant to Family Code Chapter 33.