Tex. Est. Code § 1054.001 : Estates Code — Guardianship And Related Procedures — Procedural Matters — COURT OFFICERS, COURT-APPOINTED PERSONS, AND ATTORNEYS — Attorneys Ad Litem And Interpreters — Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem in Proceeding for Appointment of Guardian TEXT PDF In a proceeding under this title for the appointment of a guardian, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the proposed ward's interests. Tex. Estates § 1054.001 Chapter heading amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 521,Sec. 18, eff. 9/1/2021. Chapter heading amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 576,Sec. 16, eff. 9/1/2021. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823, Sec. 1.02, eff. 1/1/2014.