Texas · Travel Consent
Texas Child Travel Consent Letter
Texas parents traveling internationally with a minor from a custody arrangement need a travel consent letter that complies with the Texas Family Code and the terms of their custody order. Texas Standard Possession Orders (Tex. Fam. Code Section 153.312) often include provisions requiring advance notice of international travel plans. US passport rules (22 U.S.C. Section 212a) require consent from both parents for children under 16. A notarized travel consent letter from the non-traveling parent protects everyone.
Texas Standard Possession Orders typically include specific travel notice requirements, a travel consent letter satisfies the notice requirement and protects both parents.
Governing law
Tex. Fam. Code Section 153.001 et seq. (custody/conservatorship) + 22 U.S.C. Section 212a (passport minors)
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Cites Tex. Fam. Code Section 153.001 et seq. (custody/conservatorship) + 22 U.S.C. Section 212a (passport minors). Formatted for USPS Certified Mail. Instant PDF.
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Texas Travel Consent FAQs
What does a Texas travel consent letter need to include?▾
Both parents' full names, the child's full name and date of birth, specific travel dates and destinations, the traveling parent's contact information while abroad, and the non-traveling parent's signature (notarized for international travel). If your Texas custody order has specific travel notice provisions, reference compliance with those provisions.
Can CBP stop me at the border without a travel consent letter in Texas?▾
CBP officers have authority to question any person traveling with a minor about the purpose of travel and the other parent's whereabouts. Without documentation, you may face delays. Having a notarized travel consent letter significantly reduces the risk of border incidents.
What if my Texas custody order already addresses travel?▾
Follow your order's specific requirements. They take precedence over general guidance. If the order requires advance written notice to the co-parent for international travel, document that notice. A travel consent letter can supplement the order by providing explicit written permission from the co-parent.
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