A subsequent permanency hearing before entry of a final order shall be held not later than the 120th day after the date of the last permanency hearing in the suit. For good cause shown or on the court's own motion, the court may order more frequent hearings.
Tex. Fam. Code § 263.305
SUBSEQUENT PERMANENCY HEARINGS
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case In Re Bishop (1999)
Most recently applied in 152 F. Supp. 3d 684 - M.D. v. Abbott (December 2015)
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff
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