Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012 · Part 1. APPOINTMENTS IN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

In a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or to be named conservator of a child, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the interests of the child immediately after the filing, but before the full adversary hearing, to ensure adequate representation of the child.

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History

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.107.htm
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