Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

2024 version: As effective October 1, 2024

B. Agreed Order for Removal of Alleged Perpetrator

An alleged perpetrator of abuse or neglect may also agree in writing to an order of removal under Tex. Fam. Code § 262.1015 subject to the approval of the court. The agreed order may not be used against an alleged perpetrator as an admission of child abuse or neglect and is enforceable civilly or criminally but is not enforceable as a contract. The person affected by an agreed order may request that the court terminate the order and the court must terminate the agreed order upon a finding that the order is no longer needed and that terminating the order is in the best interest of the child. Tex. Fam. Code § 262.1016.