# Tex. Family Code § 262.003: CIVIL LIABILITY

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Family Code § 262.003
- **Heading:** CIVIL LIABILITY
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.003

## Text

A person who takes possession of a child without a court order is immune from civil liability if, at the time possession is taken, there is reasonable cause to believe there is an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Family Code § 262.001 § 262.001. AUTHORIZED ACTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.001.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.002 § 262.002. JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.002.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.003 § 262.003. CIVIL LIABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.003.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.004 § 262.004. ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY DELIVERY OF POSSESSION OF CHILD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.004.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.005 § 262.005. FILING PETITION AFTER ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY DELIVERY OF POSSESSION OF CHILD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.005.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.006 § 262.006. LIVING CHILD AFTER ABORTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.006.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.007 § 262.007. POSSESSION AND DELIVERY OF MISSING CHILD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.007.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.008 § 262.008. ABANDONED CHILDREN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.008.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.009 § 262.009. TEMPORARY CARE OF CHILD TAKEN INTO POSSESSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.009.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.010 § 262.010. CHILD WITH SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.010.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.011 § 262.011. PLACEMENT IN SECURE AGENCY FOSTER HOME.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.011.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.012 § 262.012. SEALING OF COURT RECORDS FILED ELECTRONICALLY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.012.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.013 § 262.013. VOLUNTARY TEMPORARY MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.013.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 262.014 § 262.014. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C262_S262.014.md)

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