§ 34.002 Authorization Agreement

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Sec. 34.002.  AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT.

(a) A parent or both parents of a child may enter into an authorization agreement with a relative of the child listed in Section 34.001 to authorize the relative to perform the following acts in regard to the child:

    (1)  to authorize medical, dental, psychological, or surgical treatment and immunization of the child, including executing any consents or authorizations for the release of information as required by law relating to the treatment or immunization;

    (2)  to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for the child and automobile insurance coverage for the child, if appropriate;

    (3)  to enroll the child in a day-care program or preschool or in a public or private primary or secondary school;

    (4)  to authorize the child to participate in age-appropriate extracurricular, civic, social, or recreational activities, including athletic activities;

    (5)  to authorize the child to obtain a learner's permit, driver's license, or state-issued identification card;

    (6)  to authorize employment of the child; and

    (7)  to apply for and receive public benefits on behalf of the child.

(b)  To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this chapter and any other law relating to the eligibility requirements other than parental consent to obtain a service under Subsection (a), the other law controls.

(c)  An authorization agreement under this chapter does not confer on a relative of the child listed in Section 34.001 the right to authorize the performance of an abortion on the child or the administration of emergency contraception to the child.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 815, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.