Sec. 161.108. RELEASE OF CHILD FROM HOSPITAL OR BIRTHING CENTER. (a) Before or at the time an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights under Section 161.103 is executed, the mother of a newborn child may authorize the release of the child from the hospital or birthing center to a licensed child-placing agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services, or another designated person. (b) A release under this section must be: (1) executed in writing; (2) witnessed by two credible adults; and (3) verified before a person authorized to take oaths. (c) A hospital or birthing center shall comply with the terms of a release executed under this section without requiring a court order.
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