Adoption in Texas involves a number of detailed steps and requires extensive documentation. Criminal background checks, social studies, termination of rights, name changes, and issuance of new birth certificates is a shortlist example of the paperwork necessary for an adoption to be considered and finalized. Ornelas Law Firm can help navigate and expedite the adoption process. Types of adoption include: Stepparent, Grandparent, Surrogate adoption, Single or unmarried persons, Private, Open, and Closed.