Sec. 31.002.  REQUISITES OF PETITION;  VERIFICATION.  (a)  The petition for removal of disabilities of minority must state:
(1)  the name, age, and place of residence of the petitioner;
(2)  the name and place of residence of each living parent;
(3)  the name and place of residence of the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate, if any;
(4)  the name and place of residence of the managing conservator, if any;
(5)  the reasons why removal would be in the best interest of the minor;  and
(6)  the purposes for which removal is requested.
(b)  A parent of the petitioner must verify the petition, except that if a managing conservator or guardian of the person has been appointed, the petition must be verified by that person.  If the person who is to verify the petition is unavailable or that person's whereabouts are unknown, the amicus attorney or attorney ad litem shall verify the petition.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172 (H.B. 307), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2005.