Understanding Termination of Parental Rights in Texas Termination of parental rights is a serious and complex legal process in Texas. It permanently severs the legal relationship between a parent and their child. This action has profound and lasting consequences, impacting the child's future and the parent's ability to ever have legal contact with their child again. As a Texas family lawyer's guide, this article provides an overview of the grounds for termination, the legal procedures involved, and crucial considerations for both parents. Grounds for Involuntary Termination ⚖️In Texas, parental rights can be terminated involuntarily based on specific grounds outlined in the Texas Family Code. These grounds often involve demonstrating that the parent has engaged in conduct that endangers the child's well-being. Abuse or Neglect: 💔 This includes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect that endangers the child's health an...