Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · CHAPTER 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS
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Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012 (2026)

Mandatory Appointment Of Attorney Ad Litem For Child

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

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 26 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1999–2024 · leading case: In re C.L.S., 403 S.W.3d 15 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).
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In re C.L.S., 403 S.W.3d 15 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Family Code Ann. §§ 107.012 (West 2008) (mandatory appointment in State-initiated actions), 107.”
In the Interest of J.R.P., M.C. & R.P., Jr., Minor Child., 55 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2001). “, Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 107.001 (b) (Vernon Supp.”
C.J.L.G. v. William Barr, 923 F.3d 622 (9th Cir. 2019). “Despite these background principles, at oral argument, the government refused to concede it would ever be appropriate to appoint counsel in order to have a “full and fair” deportation proceeding, including if a hypothetical two-year-old child were alone in court.”
In the Interest of M.J.M.L., 31 S.W.3d 347 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2000). “” Tex. Fam.Code ANN. § 107.012 (Vernon 1996)(referring to the hearing required to take place fourteen days after a governmental entity is awarded possession of a child.”
In the Interest of J.A., 109 S.W.3d 869 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 107.012 (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of J.M.C., a Child, 109 S.W.3d 591 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 107.012. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure adequate representation of the child.”
Harris Cnty. Child. Prot. Servs. v. Richker, 2 S.W.3d 741 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 107.012 (Vernon 1996) (requiring appointment of attorney ad litem to represent the child in a suit requesting termination of parent-child relationship); Tex.”
In re JRP, 55 S.W.3d 147 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2001). “, Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 107.001 (b) (Vernon Supp.”
In the Interest of E.R., 335 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 107.012(a)(2). . The DFPS caseworker testified that appellant tested positive for methamphetamine at the birth of her fourth child on November 1, 2006.”
Faye Comte v. Smith Cnty. Commissioners Court & Joel P. Baker, No. 06-14-00086-CV (Tex. App.—Texarkana Dec. 30, 2014). · cites it 3× “12 Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 107.012 (Vernon 2014) .”
In re Ja, 109 S.W.3d 869 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 107.012 (Vernon 2002).”
In re JMC, 109 S.W.3d 591 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2003). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 107.012. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure adequate representation of the child.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012(a)(2): 2 cases
In the Interest of E.R., 335 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 107.012(a)(2). . The DFPS caseworker testified that appellant tested positive for methamphetamine at the birth of her fourth child on November 1, 2006.”
In re Er, 335 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011).
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