Texas HB4890 amends the Family Code to mandate the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children and parents in suits filed by governmental entities.

HB4890 amends the Texas Family Code to establish mandatory appointments of attorneys ad litem for children and parents in suits filed by governmental entities. The bill requires courts to appoint attorneys ad litem for indigent parents, parents served by citation by publication, and alleged fathers whose identity or location is unknown or who have failed to register with the paternity registry. It also mandates the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children immediately after the filing of a suit but before the full adversary hearing.

Texas HB4890 amends the Family Code to mandate the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children and parents in suits filed by governmental entities.

HB4890 amends the Texas Family Code to establish mandatory appointments of attorneys ad litem for children and parents in suits filed by governmental entities. The bill requires courts to appoint attorneys ad litem for indigent parents, parents served by citation by publication, and alleged fathers whose identity or location is unknown or who have failed to register with the paternity registry. It also mandates the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children immediately after the filing of a suit but before the full adversary hearing.