In the Interest of T.D.C.

Decided November 21, 2002. Terrie Livingston wrote the opinion for the court.

91 S.W.3d 865 · Cited 275 times

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• Norris v. Norris · 56 S.W.3d 333
• Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc. · 701 S.W.2d 238
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• In the Interest of G. M. · 596 S.W.2d 846
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• Dupree v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services · 907 S.W.2d 81
• In Re Doe 2 · 19 S.W.3d 278
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• Clark v. Trailways, Inc. · 774 S.W.2d 644
• Matter of Marriage of Chandler · 914 S.W.2d 252
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