Alternatives to Guardianship for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Texas
Four alternatives to guardianship for Texas grandparents raising grandchildren — Chapter 34, Chapter 32, Chapter 35, and school enrollment without a court order.
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All articles about School and Medical Consent for Grandparents and Relatives in Texas.
Best Consent Option for a Non-Relative Raising a Child in Texas
Which consent form works when you're not a blood relative raising a child in Texas — Chapter 34, Chapter 32, Chapter 35, and what changed after HB 871.
Best Way for a Grandparent to Get School and Medical Consent in Texas Without a Lawyer
The most practical path for Texas grandparents to get school enrollment and medical consent authority without hiring an attorney — using Chapter 34 and Chapter 32.
Can a Grandparent Enroll a Child in School in Texas Without Custody?
Texas grandparents can enroll a grandchild in school without a court order. TEC § 25.001 residency rules, required documents and what to do if the school says no.
DFPS Form 2638: Texas Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Adult Caregiver
Step-by-step instructions for filling out DFPS Form 2638, the Texas authorization agreement that lets a caregiver handle school and medical decisions.
Free Legal Help for Kinship Care in Texas: Programs, Eligibility, and What They Actually Do
Directory of free legal aid programs for Texas kinship caregivers — who qualifies, what each program covers, and where the help stops.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Texas: Rights, Forms and First Steps
Texas grandparents raising grandchildren can get school and medical authority without court. Chapter 34, school enrollment, medical consent and benefits explained.
Power of Attorney for a Minor Child in Texas: What Grandparents Need to Know
Texas power of attorney for a minor child explained: how it compares to Chapter 34 authorization, what it covers for school and medical, and which option to use.
Temporary Guardianship for School Enrollment in Texas: Do You Actually Need One?
Texas does not require temporary guardianship to enroll a child in school. What the law actually says and which documents work without going to court.
How Long Does a Texas Authorization Agreement Last? Duration, Renewal and Expiration
Texas Chapter 34 authorization agreements last 6 months and auto-renew. Duration rules, renewal, revocation and what happens when agreements expire or overlap.
Texas Authorization Agreement Parent Signature Problems: One Parent, No Parent, Deceased or Protective Order
What happens when both parents won't sign a Texas Chapter 34 authorization agreement? Rules for one-parent execution, deceased parents, and protective orders.
Texas Authorization Agreement vs Guardianship vs Power of Attorney: Which One Do You Need?
Comparing Texas Chapter 34 authorization agreement, guardianship, SAPCR conservatorship and power of attorney for grandparents raising a grandchild.
Texas Chapter 34 Notary and Certified Mail Requirements: The 10-Day Notice Rule
Texas Chapter 34 authorization agreements require notarization and, when applicable, a 10-day notice to the non-signing parent. Step-by-step requirements explained.
Texas Doctor Refused to Treat Child Without Custody: How to Resolve It
A Texas doctor refused to treat your grandchild because you lack custody? Texas law gives nonparent caregivers two consent pathways. Here's how to use them.
Texas Family Code § 32.001: Medical Consent for Grandparents When Parents Cannot Be Reached
Texas Family Code 32.001 lets grandparents and relatives consent to medical treatment when a parent cannot be contacted. Requirements and written consent rules.
Texas Family Code Chapter 34: Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver
How Texas Family Code Chapter 34 lets a parent delegate school, medical and everyday authority to a grandparent or relative without a court order.
How to Get Consent Authority for a Grandchild When the Parent Is in Jail in Texas
Step-by-step options for Texas grandparents and relatives to get school and medical consent for a grandchild when a parent is incarcerated — Chapter 34, Chapter 35, and what jails allow.
Texas Grandparent Medical Consent: How to Take a Grandchild to the Doctor Without Custody
Texas grandparents can consent to medical, dental and surgical care for a grandchild without custody using Chapter 34 or Chapter 32. Both paths explained.
Texas Kinship Caregiver Rights and Resources: What Grandparents and Relatives Are Entitled To
Rights and resources for Texas kinship caregivers: legal authority, school enrollment, medical consent, benefits, Kinship Navigator, 2-1-1 and free legal aid.
Texas Kinship Consent Guide vs Hiring a Family Lawyer
Comparing a Texas kinship consent guide to hiring a family lawyer for school and medical authority — costs, timelines, and which option fits your situation.
How to Get Legal Authority Over a Grandchild in Texas Without Going to Court
Texas gives kinship caregivers legal authority over school and medical decisions without a court order. Here's exactly how Chapter 34 and Chapter 32 work.
McKinney-Vento Act in Texas: School Enrollment for Grandchildren in Unstable Housing
The McKinney-Vento Act guarantees immediate Texas school enrollment for eligible students experiencing homelessness, including some children doubled up with grandparents after housing loss or hardship.
Texas SAPCR for Nonparent Kinship Caregivers: When a Court Order Becomes the Better Path
When a Chapter 34 authorization agreement isn't enough, a SAPCR gives Texas kinship caregivers court-backed authority for school and medical decisions.
Texas School Enrollment Affidavit for Nonparent Caregivers: Residency Affidavits Explained
Texas school districts use residency affidavits for nonparent enrollment. How the affidavit works, what it covers, and how it differs from Chapter 34.
Documents Needed to Enroll a Child in Texas School as a Nonparent Caregiver
Complete checklist of documents Texas schools require when a grandparent or relative enrolls a child — plus what to do when you're missing paperwork.
Texas School Refused Enrollment Without Court Order: What to Do Next
A Texas school refused to enroll your grandchild without a court order? Here's what the law actually requires and how to escalate the refusal.
Texas Teenager Counseling Consent Without Parent: What Minors and Caregivers Need to Know
Texas law lets minors consent to specific counseling without a parent. Learn the exact boundaries under Family Code § 32.004 and what kinship caregivers should understand.