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 § 153.312) often include provisions requiring advance notice of international travel plans. US passport rules (22 U.S.C. § 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 § 153.001 et seq. (custody/conservatorship) + 22 U.S.C. § 212a (passport minors)
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Cites Tex. Fam. Code § 153.001 et seq. (custody/conservatorship) + 22 U.S.C. § 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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