Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 : FAMILY CODE — THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP — SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP — CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION, AND ACCESS — GUIDELINES FOR THE POSSESSION OF A CHILD BY A PARENT NAMED AS POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR — Factors for Court to Consider TEXT PDF In ordering the terms of possession of a child under an order other than a standard possession order, the court shall be guided by the guidelines established by the standard possession order and may consider: (1) the age, developmental status, circumstances, needs, and best interest of the child; (2) the circumstances of the managing conservator and of the parent named as a possessory conservator; and (3) any other relevant factor. Tex. Fam. Code § 153.256 Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 35, eff. 9/1/1995. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995.