Sec. 202.001.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  After an order for child support or possession of or access to a child has been rendered, a court may appoint a friend of the court on:
(1)  the request of a person alleging that the order has been violated;  or
(2)  its own motion.
(b)  A court may appoint a friend of the court in a proceeding under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.) only if the Title IV-D agency agrees in writing to the appointment.
(c)  The duration of the appointment of a friend of the court is as determined by the court.
(d)  In the appointment of a friend of the court, the court shall give preference to:
(1)  a local domestic relations office;
(2)  a local child support collection office;
(3)  the local court official designated to enforce actions as provided in Chapter 159;  or
(4)  an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
(e)  In the execution of a friend of the court's duties under this subchapter, a friend of the court shall represent the court to ensure compliance with the court's order.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.