§ 161.108 Release of Child from Hospital or Birthing Center

Before or at the time an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights under Section 161.103 is executed, the mother of a newborn child may authorize the release of the child from the hospital or birthing center to a licensed child-placing agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or another designated person.

A release under this section must be:

executed in writing;

witnessed by two credible adults; and

verified before a person authorized to take oaths.

A hospital or birthing center shall comply with the terms of a release executed under this section without requiring a court order.