The petitioner and the adult to be adopted must attend the hearing. For good cause shown, the court may waive this requirement, by written order, if the petitioner or adult to be adopted is unable to attend.
Tex. Fam. Code § 162.505
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff
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