Nonparent Caregiver Authorizations

Texas law allows parents to authorize another adult to temporarily care for their child. With an Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Adult Caregiver form, a parent can give someone permission to enroll the child in school, consent to medical care, and handle other important needs. Completing this form in advance can help avoid issues later. If a parent is unavailable, Texas Family Code Chapter 35 provides a way to seek this authorization through the courts.