My question involves name change laws in the State of:
Texas
My daughter is ten years old. She has my maiden name. I was unmarried at the time of her birth. Her birth certificate only list myself and is blank in the father portion (not even an unknown). I did not list anything for the father at the hospital because he was dinterested at the time of her birth and denied being the father through one brief conversation. I have not seen him since and do not know his where-abouts. No paternity has ever been established or anything else, legal or otherwise. I have been married for 7 years and have another child with my current husband. We have discussed the matter with my daughter and she also wishes to have the same surname as the rest of the family.
I have found forms online before but they said they were only if all parties agreed. I am the only one legally tied to my daughter. How does this work in my case where there has never been a father named or anything legal otherwise established? Can I use standard forms or are there other special requirements?
Thank you.![]()

