Sec. 1054.002. TERM OF APPOINTMENT. (a) Unless the court determines that the continued appointment of an attorney ad litem appointed under Section 1054.001 is in the ward's best interests, the attorney's term of appointment expires, without a court order, on the date the court:
(1) appoints a guardian in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 1101;
(2) appoints a successor guardian; or
(3) denies the application for appointment of a guardian.
(b) The term of appointment of an attorney ad litem appointed under Section 1054.001 continues after the court appoints a temporary guardian under Chapter 1251 unless a court order provides for the termination or expiration of the attorney ad litem's appointment.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 6.029, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle C - Procedural Matters
Chapter 1054 - Court Officers, Court-Appointed Persons, and Attorneys
Subchapter A. Attorneys Ad Litem and Interpreters
Section 1054.001. Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem in Proceeding for Appointment of Guardian
Section 1054.002. Term of Appointment
Section 1054.003. Access to Records
Section 1054.005. Appointment of Interpreter
Section 1054.006. Representation of Ward or Proposed Ward by Attorney