Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

Updated September 2025

Checklists with Cites

Required Participation in Services Hearing Checklist

Adversary Hearing Checklist

Status Hearing Checklist

Permanency Hearing Before Final Order Checklist

Termination Grounds Checklist

Final Hearing Checklist

Permanency Hearing After final order Checklist

Reasonable Efforts Findings Checklist

De Novo Hearing Checklist

Foster Care & Education Checklist

Medical & Mental Health Care Checklist

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Checklist

Human Trafficking Checklist

Required court admonishments Checklist

ABA engaging Children in the courtroom Bench Cards