Special Appointments, Child Custody Evaluations, and Adoption Evaluations · Court-Ordered Representation in Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
(a) An attorney ad litem or an attorney serving in the dual role may not:
(1) be compelled to produce attorney work product developed during the appointment as an attorney;
(2) be required to disclose the source of any information;
(3) submit a report into evidence; or
(4) testify in court except as authorized by Rule 3.08, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the duty of an attorney to report child abuse or neglect under Section 261.101.
Official text of the Texas Family Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
