Texas HB2353 amends the Family Code to set minimum hourly rates for attorneys appointed to represent children or parents in suits affecting the.

Texas HB2353 amends the Family Code to establish a minimum hourly rate of $250 for attorneys appointed as ad litem for children or parents in suits filed by a governmental entity. The bill specifies that these attorneys are entitled to reasonable fees and expenses, which are to be paid by the parents unless they are indigent. If the parents are indigent, the county general funds will cover the fees. The bill also details that the court cannot award fees against the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision unless specified.

Texas HB2353 amends the Family Code to set minimum hourly rates for attorneys appointed to represent children or parents in suits affecting the.

Texas HB2353 amends the Family Code to establish a minimum hourly rate of $250 for attorneys appointed as ad litem for children or parents in suits filed by a governmental entity. The bill specifies that these attorneys are entitled to reasonable fees and expenses, which are to be paid by the parents unless they are indigent. If the parents are indigent, the county general funds will cover the fees. The bill also details that the court cannot award fees against the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision unless specified.