Tex. Fam. Code Section 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.

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.

Source: Section 31.004 — Representation of Petitioner, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.31.htm#31.004 (accessed May 26, 2025).

31.001
Requirements 31.002
Requisites of Petition 31.003
Venue 31.004
Representation of Petitioner 31.005
Order 31.006
Effect of General Removal 31.007
Registration of Order of Another State or Nation 31.008
Waiver of Citation

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Original Source: Section 31.004 — Representation of Petitioner, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.31.htm#31.004 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Fam. Code Section 31.004 Representation of Petitioner

Tex. Fam. Code Section 31.004
Representation of Petitioner