Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012 : FAMILY CODE — THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP — GENERAL PROVISIONS — SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS — APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN SUITS — APPOINTMENTS IN SUITS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY — Mandatory Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Child TEXT PDF In a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or to be named conservator of a child, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the interests of the child immediately after the filing, but before the full adversary hearing, to ensure adequate representation of the child. Tex. Fam. Code § 107.012 Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 262, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2003. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 15, eff. 9/1/1995.