(a) Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by: (1) The child; (2) The individual who gave birth to the child unless a court has adjudicated that the individual is not a parent or the individual is a gestational carrier who is not a parent under article 8 of this chapter; (3) An individual whose parentage is to be adjudicated; (4) An individual who is a parent under this chapter; (5) The office of child support services; or (6) A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor. (b) A foster parent does not have standing under this chapter to establish parentage based solely on their status as a foster parent.
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