Do grandparents have rights in Texas?
Although the state of the law in this area seems to always be in flux, generally, under the Texas Family Code, a grandparent can get access (limited visitation) with a grandchild in certain limited circumstances. Grandparent custody of a child is also allowed under the Texas Family Code if the parents consent or under certain unusual circumstances. If a grandparent has been raising a grandchild, the odds of the grandparent getting custody of that child increase substantially.
