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TX · SB1838FINAL · 2 COSPONSORS

Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 22, 2025

Who it affects
Parent / guardianindirect

Potential changes to the availability or quality of legal representation in child-parent relationship suits filed by governmental entities, due to new rules for attorney ad litem appointment and compensation.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Parent / guardianindirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Potential changes to the availability or quality of legal representation in child-parent relationship suits filed by governmental entities, due to new rules for attorney ad litem appointment and compensation.

    Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.· summary
    suits affecting the parent-child relationship· summary
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes new rules for the appointment of attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
  • Modifies the compensation structure for certain attorneys ad litem in these cases.
  • Applies specifically to suits filed by a governmental entity.
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