HB1544
05/05/2023
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Texas
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Legislation
, Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
HB1544: Changes qualified appointment for kids in private TPR matters from either a best interest or client-directed atty to client-directed only. Also amends discretionary RTC for kids in custody disputes to remove best interest atty, allowing remaining categories of client-directed atty or GAL. Permits appointment of best interest atty for kids in both matters, if balancing test factors met.
Last action (on 05/05/2023): Committee report sent to Calendars
