Judicial Section of the State Bar of Texas

Judges' Ethics

When my attorney stopped coming to court, without telling me why or withdrawing from the case, I asked for an attorney. The judge laughed; further stating that if he gave an attorney to every family that came in his court, he would have a line down the street. Now What? Am I entitled to an attorney?
In Texas, if Parent is Indigent, and disagrees with CPS removal of children, parents are entitled to have legal counsel appointed at the beginning of the case. Respectfully, take to court a copy of the linked Texas Admin Code, (TAC) Ch 268 - 107.13.

Verify Eligibility for Indigent Status TAC - RULE §173.201 Eligibility

Are judges required to follow any rules?

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