Bill
SB 1838
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Joe Moody and 1 co-sponsor
SB 1838 restructures how Texas appoints and pays attorneys representing children in government-initiated child welfare cases, but was vetoed by the Governor.
Vetoed by the Governor
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