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SB1838: 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.

: Judith Zaffirini (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 22, 2025
County Government
County Government--Finance
Courts
Courts--Judges
Family
Family--Parent & Child
ATTORNEY'S FEES
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  1. Introduced
  2. Passed One Chamber
  3. Passed Both Chambers
  4. Became Law

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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.

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