§ 31.004 Representation of Petitioner
The court shall appoint an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing.
Legislative history
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172 (H.B. 307), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2005.
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