Texas Family Code
§ 107.259 — OFFICE PERSONNEL
FA § 107.259Title 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. G. OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION AND OFFICE OF PARENT REPRESENTATION
Statute text
View on source(a)An office of child representation or office of parent representation must be directed by a chief counsel who:
(1)is a member of the State Bar of Texas;
(2)has practiced law for at least five years; and
(3)has substantial experience in the practice of child protection law.
(b)An office of child representation or office of parent representation may employ attorneys, licensed investigators, licensed social workers, and other personnel necessary to perform the duties of the office as specified by the commissioners court or commissioners courts.
(c)An attorney for the office of child representation or office of parent representation must comply with any applicable continuing education and training requirements of Sections 107.004 and 107.0131 before accepting representation.
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Legislative history
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 2120), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2023.