Access is a broader term that can refer to any communication a parent has with a child, as well as presence at the child's activities. Texas uses the terms possession and access instead of physical custody and visitation, respectively.Ī parent has possession of a child when the child is under their care. Otherwise, they must follow their court order. Parents can decide together to stray from any court-ordered schedule. If you don't like the standard possession order, try to agree on a different schedule with the other parent or demonstrate to the judge why an alternative would suit your child better.