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Senate Bill 560 |
Senate Author: Kolkhorst |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
House Sponsor: Smithee |
Senate Bill 560 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Judicial Council (TJC) to develop a statewide plan requiring counties and courts in Texas to report information on court‑ordered representation for appointments made in suits filed by a governmental entity affecting the parent-child relationship. The bill sets out related reporting requirements for local administrative district judges and county auditors and requires the TJC to prepare an annual report on such court-ordered representation. Implementation of a provision of this bill by the TJC is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.