In Texas what are the rights of parents a teen seeking emancipation?

In Texas, parents of a teen seeking emancipation have the following rights:

1. To know and be involved in the emancipation process. Parents must be notified of their child's intention to seek emancipation and have the opportunity to participate in the court proceedings.

2. To object to the emancipation of their child. Parents can object to the emancipation of their child on the grounds that it is not in the child's best interests. The court will consider the objections of the parents and make a decision based on what is best for the child.

3. To continue to provide financial support for their child. Parents remain financially responsible for their child until the child reaches the age of 18 or is otherwise emancipated.

4. To maintain legal custody of their child. Parents retain legal custody of their child until the child is emancipated. This means that they have the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, including where they live, what school they attend, and what medical treatment they receive.

5. To seek to have their child's emancipation revoked. Parents can petition the court to have their child's emancipation revoked if they believe that it is no longer in the child's best interests.

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