Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

2024 version: As effective October 1, 2024

Checklists with Cites

Required Participation in Services Hearing Checklist

Adversary Hearing Checklist

Status Hearing Checklist

Permanency Hearing Before Final Order Checklist

Termination Grounds Checklist

Final Hearing Checklist

Permanency Hearing After Hearing Checklist

Reasonable Efforts Findings Checklist

De Novo Hearing Checklist

Foster Care & Education Checklist

Medical & Mental Health Checklist

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Checklist

Human Trafficking Checklist

Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Checklist

NCJFCJ Courts Catalyzing Change bench Card

ABA Child Interview Bench Cards