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February 29, 2024

§ 153.431. Appointment of Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle as Managing Conservator

If both of the parents of a child are deceased, the court may consider appointment of a parent, sister, or brother of a deceased parent as a managing conservator of the child, but that consideration does not alter or diminish the discretionary power of the court.