Texas HB4507 allows children aged 10 and older to petition for a name change and mandates court-appointed legal representation for the child.
HB4507 amends the Texas Family Code to permit children aged 10 and older to file a petition for a name change in the county where they reside. The bill also mandates that the court appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the child's interests during the hearing. This Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
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