§ 153.551. SUIT FOR ACCESS. (a) The sibling of a child who is separated from the child because of an action taken by the Department of Family and Protective Services may request access to the child by filing: (1) an original suit; or (2) a suit for modification as provided by Chapter 156. (b) The sibling of a child may request access to the child in a suit filed for the sole purpose of requesting the relief, without regard to whether the appointment of a managing conservator is an issue in the suit. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1191, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2005. Another Subchapter J, Parenting Plan and Parenting Coordinator, consisting of Secs. 153.601 to 153.611, was added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 482, § 2.

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