Adoption is a legal process in which an adult person assumes responsibility for the care and support of another person (usually a child) who is not the adoptive parent's biological child. The laws governing adoption of children in the United States are state laws, and vary from state to state.
In Texas, adoption is a legal process where an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not their biological child. This process is governed by state laws, which are detailed in the Texas Family Code. The adoption process requires the termination of the biological parents' rights, either voluntarily or by court order, before an adoption can take place. Prospective adoptive parents must go through a home study process, submit to background checks, and sometimes attend training or counseling sessions. The adoption is finalized in court, where a judge will issue an order of adoption if they find that the adoption is in the best interest of the child. Texas law also allows for different types of adoption, including private adoptions, agency adoptions, and foster care adoptions, each with its own specific procedures and requirements.
