The court must hold the initial permanency hearing within 180 days after the court appoints DFPS as the temporary managing conservator of the child.

To ensure that a final court order that is consistent with the permanency plan for the child is rendered before the case is dismissed, the court must do the following at the initial hearing:

  •   Review the status of the child

  •   Review the permanency plan for the child

  •   Schedule the case for a final hearing

Texas Family Code §263.304External Link