06/20/2026
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What's the difference between , , and ?
While these terms are often used interchangeably, in Texas family law, the legal term is conservatorship. At their core, they all refer to the primary care and protection of a child.
Being a child’s protective caregiver means more than providing a safe home — it also allows a trusted adult to make important medical, educational, and day-to-day decisions in the child’s best interest.