[txtaylor]

Yes Fred, it is absolutely possible to do a "step-parent" adoption Pro Se.

Call the district court in Dallas and ask them if you can get the forms from your law library. I'm in Denton and that's where I found the information I needed. Also, as per Texas Family Code 162.005 (a) (3) a Social Study is not recquired for a step-parent adoption. It'll cost you filing fees (which could range from $150-$180) Call your local district clerk's office and ask. Once you file your petition for adoption a few things need to be done. You need to have your wife fingerprinted and the fingerprint card along with $15 needs to be sent to the Texas DPS to have a criminal record check. Let them know that you are in the adoption process and the results need to be sent to the court your case is assigned to. Once these are received you can go to your court and get a "court date". Go to your hearing and then the judge should grant your adoption since the termination has already happened. You will then file one more form with the clerk's office and that's the form to have the birth certificate amended. If you still have questions let me know.

Good Luck!