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Under Texas Family Code § 153.073, a parent who is appointed as a conservator (unless limited by court order) always has the right to:

• Receive information from the other parent about their child’s health, education, and welfare.
• Access medical, dental, psychological, and educational records.
• Talk with teachers, doctors, and school officials.
• Attend school activities such as performances, field trips, and lunches.
• Be listed as an emergency contact for their child.
• Consent to emergency medical care if their child’s health or safety is in danger.
• Manage any property or estate the parent created for the child.

Not always. Under Texas Family Code § 153.073(a)(2), parents generally have the right to confer with one another before making decisions about their child’s health, education, and welfare.

Yes. Unless restricted by a court order, § 153.073(a)(6) gives you the right to attend school activities, including lunches, performances, and field trips.

No, not unless the court specifically restricts it. Under § 153.073(a)(6), both parents have the right to attend school lunches, performances, and field trips.

Yes. Under § 153.073(a)(3), each parent has the right to access their child’s medical, dental, psychological, and educational records at all times even if one parent has primary custody.

Yes. According to Texas Family Code § 153.076(b), you must notify the other parent if you live with, marry, or plan to marry someone who:

• Is a registered sex offender, or
• Has charges that would require sex offender registration if convicted.

You must also notify the other parent if you live with or allow your child around someone who is the subject of a protective order (§ 153.076(b-1)).

According to Texas Family Code § 153.076(a), each parent must keep the other informed about important matters involving the child’s health, education, and welfare. This prevents one parent from withholding significant updates.

Yes, but only under certain circumstances. If your new partner is a registered sex offender or is subject to a protective order, you must notify the other parent within specific timelines under § 153.076(b)–(c-1).

Yes. Under § 153.073(a)(8), either parent can consent to medical, dental, or surgical treatment during an emergency involving immediate danger to the child’s health or safety.

Yes. Texas law gives you the right to be designated on your child’s records as someone to be notified in case of an emergency (§ 153.073(a)(7)).

Besides caring for the child, parents must:

• Share significant information about the child’s health, school, and welfare (§ 153.076(a)).
• Notify the other parent if living with someone dangerous or under a protective order (§ 153.076(b)–(c-1)).

Yes. Unless restricted by a court order, § 153.073(a)(5) gives you the right to consult with school officials about your child’s welfare and educational status. You don’t need the other parent’s permission to speak with teachers or school administrators.

Yes. Under § 153.073(a)(6), parents have the right to attend school activities such as lunches, field trips, and performances. If your ex tries to block you from attending, you may need to enforce your rights through the court.