Tex. Fam. Code Section 202.005
Compensation

(a)

A friend of the court is entitled to compensation for services rendered and for expenses incurred in rendering the services.

(b)

The court may assess the amount that the friend of the court receives in compensation against a party to the suit in the same manner as the court awards costs under Chapter 106 (Costs and Attorney’s Fees).

(c)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(4), eff. January 1, 2020.

(d)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(4), eff. January 1, 2020.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(4), eff. January 1, 2020.

Source: Section 202.005 — Compensation, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­202.­htm#202.­005 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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