Will someone please weigh in on whether or not a parent whose parental rights have been terminated can "legally" have the children. After reading the TFC, Probate Code, and some caselaw , I've come to the conclusion that one can. A 'former' parent may be conferred standing (§102.0035 & §102.006(b)(2)),in a guardianship proceeding a 'former" parent is not excluded (§681), and if we stretch it TFC §102.003(a)(9)&(11), both seem to allow it. Please please comment. Looking forward.

I have handled multiple cases where a parent was given nonparent sole managing conservatorship of a child to whom that parent's rights had previously been terminated.