Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
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.
Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012