| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 1315 would update an existing permissive law regarding a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services by now requiring the continuation of the appointment of a guardian ad litem or attorney appointed to serve in a dual role as attorney and guardian ad litem, as long as the child remains in the conservatorship of the department. The bill would also allow for the continuation of the appointment of both the attorney ad litem and the guardian ad litem for the child so long as the child remains in the conservatorship of the department.
As HB 1315 does not affect our liberty principles, Texas Action is neutral on this bill. However, this does appear to be sound public policy in the interests of children placed in the conservatorship of DFPS.