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Tex. Fam. Code § 107.0275

REMOVAL OF AMICUS ATTORNEY

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 2530), Sec. 6, eff

The court:

(1) may remove an amicus attorney if the parties agree to the removal; and

(2) shall remove an amicus attorney if, after notice and hearing, the court finds that the amicus attorney:

(A) does not have the minimum qualifications to serve as an amicus attorney under Section 107.0245 or 107.025;

(B) has a conflict of interest or bias under Section 107.0255(a) that is not exempted under that section;

(C) fails to perform duties under Section 107.0265 or ordered by the court;

(D) violates a standard of care under Section 107.026; or

(E) requests to be removed because a party to the suit has prevented the amicus attorney from fulfilling the duties of the amicus attorney.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.