What is the Texas default law for primary custody of a child of parents that were never married?

I’ve been told the mother is the default primary & physical custodian and I’ve also been told that the father (though he has acknowledged I’m the primary gaurdian) can take her away to Utah (where he lives) & sue me for custody. I am in the process of officially filing for custody but want to know my rights in the interim.

Until there is a court order ordering custody, each parent has equal rights to the child.
In other words, you or your ex could take the child out of state as long as you keep the other parent informed of the whereabouts of the child.
Run, do not walk, to the courthouse to get custody!!

Judge Judy – Child Support Claims

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