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[CC1] 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.1003 (2018); 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.1101 (2018).

 [CC2] Tex. Fam. Code § 263.306(a-1) (5)(D)

 [CC3] Tex. Fam. Code § 263.306(a-1)(5)(A)

 [CC4] Tex. Fam. Code § 263.306(a-1)(5(B)

 [CC5] Tex. Fam. Code § 263.306(c)

 [CC6] Tex. Fam. Code § 263.306(a-1)(6)