Legal Opinion

Opinion No.

Texas Attorney General Reports

Decided February 4, 2004Published

1Opinion of the Court

The Honorable John L. Forrest Parker County Attorney 118 West Columbia Street Weatherford, Texas 76086

Re: Obligation of a state agency to pay for the services of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent under section 107.013 of the Family Code (RQ-0090-GA)

Dear Mr. Forrest:

You ask whether the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, now the Department of Family and Protective Services,1 (the "Department") may be required to pay the attorney fees for the attorney ad litem appointed for a parent cited by publication, whether by name or as an unknown, and there is no evidence…

2Cases cited5 opinions

Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut v. MayfieldTexas Supreme Court · 1996
Dallas Central Appraisal District v. Seven Investment Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1992
First City Bank-Farmers Branch, Tex. v. GuexTexas Supreme Court · 1984
In the Interest of Smith, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2001
In re Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory ServicesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1999