Texas Family Code - Section 160.508. Genetic Testing When All Individuals Not Available
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§ 160.508. GENETIC TESTING WHEN ALL INDIVIDUALS NOT
AVAILABLE. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), if a genetic testing
specimen for good cause and under circumstances the court considers
to be just is not available from a man who may be the father of a
child, a court may order the following individuals to submit
specimens for genetic testing:
(1) the parents of the man;
(2) any brothers or sisters of the man;
(3) any other children of the man and their mothers;
and
(4) other relatives of the man necessary to complete
genetic testing.
(b) A court may not render an order under this section
unless the court finds that the need for genetic testing outweighs
the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, § 1.01, eff. June 14,
2001.
Section: 160.501 160.502 160.503 160.504 160.505 160.506 160.507 160.508 160.509 160.510 160.511 160.601 160.602 160.603 160.604
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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