| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
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| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive |
Relating to guardians ad litem for children who are in the juvenile justice system and the child protective services system.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
SB 2049 would allow a guardian ad litem that was appointed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a hearing affecting the parent-child relationship, to act as the guardian ad litem in proceedings involving this child before a Juvenile Court. Such guardians would not be allowed to investigate any charges involving the child that are pending with the juvenile court.
SB 2049 would grant a child that appears before a juvenile court without a parent to have the DFPS appointed guardian ad litem act in proceedings before the juvenile court on the child's behalf. Texas Action supports SB 2049 because it would promote the individual liberty of children who are in this circumstance.