My question involves name change laws in the State of: Texas
Ok so I have two children with different fathers. My oldest child's father has been absent for the last 4 years, and my youngest kids father was recently sentenced to jail for a long time. Both my kids, 11 and 6, have since mentioned changing their names to my last name. I have looked into it but keep being told I need the consent of the other parent to change their names. If I can't reach one or even know where he is, and the other one is in jail...is there any way to change my kids names without their fathers' consent?
Thanks in advance.

