Section 37.002 - Exemption The appointment requirements of Section 37.004 do not apply to:
(1) a mediation conducted by an alternative dispute resolution system established under Chapter 152, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;(2) a guardian ad litem or other person appointed under a program authorized by Section 107.031, Family Code;(3) an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, or mediator appointed under a domestic relations office established under Chapter 203, Family Code;(4) a person other than an attorney or a private professional guardian appointed to serve as a guardian as defined by Section 1002.012, Estates Code;(5) an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, or mediator providing services without expectation or receipt of compensation; or(6) an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, or mediator providing services as a volunteer of a nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal services to the indigent.Tex. Gov't. Code § 37.002
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 569,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2019.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1223,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.