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TEXAS
Summary
Court order or with birthparent names
How to apply for your OBC and other available records
Court Order or with birthparents' names.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/birth-records/original-birth-certificate-adult
Links to State Law
Recent Legislation
HB1887 [PASSED HOUSE] Releases a noncertified copy of an adopted person’s original birth record upon request if the adopted person is at least 18 years of age.
State Advocacy Groups
Support Texas Adoptee Rights (STAR) https://www.texasadopteerights.org
email: STAR@texasadopteerights.org
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