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Texas Family Code - Section 107.012. Mandatory Appointment Of Attorney Ad Litem For Child

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§ 107.012. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR 
CHILD.  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.

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

Last modified: August 11, 2007