What's New in Texas Child Visitation Law

Change in Standard Possession Order - The "Thursday Rule"

Effective September 1, 2003, the Standard Possession Order set out in Texas Family Code Chapter 153, the old Wednesday evening possession during the school year is now Thursday either beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. or, beginning at the time school is dismissed and ending at the time school resumes, at the possessory parent's election. Texas Family Code section 153.312 (a)(2).