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TX SB2277
TX SB2277Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Crossed Over
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Passed
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Dead
Vetoed
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Family Code to modify the roles and responsibilities of amicus attorneys in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It defines the qualifications, duties, and limitations of amicus attorneys, including requirements for disclosure of conflicts of interest, standards of care, and the process for their removal. The bill also makes changes to the powers and duties of attorneys ad litem for children. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the effective representation of children's best interests in these types of legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor (on 06/18/2023)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB2277 | 03/10/2023 |
| Analysis (Enrolled) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02277F.htm | 07/12/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02277F.htm | 05/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02277H.htm | 05/20/2023 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02277H.htm | 05/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02277E.htm | 04/27/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02277S.htm | 04/24/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02277I.htm | 04/18/2023 |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02277I.htm | 04/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02277I.htm | 03/10/2023 |
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