(a) The sibling of a child may file an original suit requesting access to the child as provided by § 153.551 if the sibling is at least 18 years of age.
(a-1) The sibling of a child who is separated from the sibling as the result of an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services may file an original suit as provided by § 153.551 requesting access to the child, regardless of the age of the sibling. A court shall expedite a suit filed under this subsection.

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(b) Access to a child by a sibling of the child is governed by the standards established by § 153.551.