Texas Family Code

§ 107.027 — LIMITATIONS ON AMICUS ATTORNEY POWERS

FA § 107.027Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS · Art. B. APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN SUITS

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(a)An amicus attorney may not:

(1)offer an opinion regarding conservatorship or possession of or access to a child subject to a suit;

(2)engage in ex parte communications with the court;

(3)be compelled to produce attorney work product developed during the appointment as an amicus attorney;

(4)except as required under Section 107.0265(c)(1)(J) or (K), be required to disclose the source of any information;

(5)submit a report into evidence; or

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 2530), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.