In the state of Texasis it true a child of 14 can decide which parent they want to live with?

In the state of Texas, a child can express a preference on where they want to live once they reach the age of 12. This is found in the Texas Family Code section 153.009.  However, while the child may be able to tell the judge where they want to live, this does not mean that a judge will agree with the child. The judge is going to consider the child's maturity level, the reasons they are wanting to live with a parent, and if the child has been bribed or coerced in any way. The judge may disagree with the child about where the child should live, so while the age of 12 is the first time the child can talk to the judge, it is not an age that they have the final say so of where they live. I hope that this information is helpful. If you need more information, please let me know.