Tex. Fam. Code Section 5.104
Appointment of Attorney

(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (b), the court may appoint an attorney in a suit filed under this subchapter for the respondent.

(b)

The court shall appoint an attorney in a suit filed under this subchapter for a respondent reported to be a prisoner of war or missing on public service.

(c)

The court shall allow a reasonable fee for the appointed attorney’s services as a part of the costs of the suit.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.

Source: Section 5.104 — Appointment of Attorney, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­5.­htm#5.­104 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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