Is my son's consent needed to change his name in Texas?

Full question:

I live with my wife and 11-year-old son in Texas. We want to change our son’s name. Is my son’s consent required to change his name?

Answer:

In Texas, if a child is 10 years old or older, their written consent is required to change their name. This consent must be included with the petition to change the name, as stated in Tex. Fam. Code § 45.002(b).

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