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When a parent seeks modification of Texas custody, they generally must show there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the prior order was rendered and that the change is in the best interest of the children.\u00a0 A parent petitioning to change the designation of the parent with the exclusive right to designate the child\u2019s primary residence within one year of the prior order must also attach an affidavit making one of three allegations.\u00a0 The affidavit may allege the child\u2019s current environment may endanger their physical health or significantly impair their emotional development. \u00a0If the person with the exclusive right to designate the primary resident is seeking or consenting to the modification, the affidavit may allege the modification is in the best interest of the child. Finally, the affidavit may allege that the person with the exclusive right has voluntarily surrendered the child\u2019s primary care and possession for six months or more and that the change is in the child\u2019s best interest.\u00a0 Tex. Fam. Code Ann. \u00a7 156.102(a).<\/p>\n