The court must hold a status hearing within 60 days of issuing the order naming DFPS as the temporary managing conservator (TMC) of a child. The only exception to this requirement is if the court has made a finding of aggravated circumstances and no service plan is required.

Texas Family Code §§ 263.201(a)-(b)External Link; 262.2015External Link

See 5440 Aggravated Circumstances.

The primary focus of the status hearing is to discuss the contents and execution of the family’s service plan that is filed with the court.

Texas Family Code §§263.202(b)External Link