Tex. Gov't Code Section 37.002
Exemption


The appointment requirements of Section 37.004 (Appointment of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, Mediators, and Guardians; Maintenance of Lists) do not apply to:

(1)

a mediation conducted by an alternative dispute resolution system established under Chapter 152 (Alternative Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties), Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(2)

a guardian ad litem or other person appointed under a program authorized by Section 107.031 (Volunteer Advocates), Family Code;

(3)

an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, amicus attorney, or mediator appointed under a domestic relations office established under Chapter 203 (Domestic Relations Offices), 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 (Guardian), 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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1876), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 41), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 37.002 — Exemption, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­37.­htm#37.­002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 37.002’s source at texas​.gov