Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
Subtitle A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Chapter 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES |
Subchapter B. APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN SUITS |
Part 2. APPOINTMENTS IN SUITS OTHER THAN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY |
Sec. 107.022. CERTAIN PROHIBITED APPOINTMENTS
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In a suit other than a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child, the court may not appoint:
(1) an attorney to serve in the dual role; or
(2) a volunteer advocate to serve as guardian ad litem for a child unless the training of the volunteer advocate is designed for participation in suits other than suits filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172 , Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.