Section 51.11 – Guardian Ad Litem

(a) If a child appears before the juvenile court without a parent or guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to protect the interests of the child. The juvenile court need not appoint a guardian ad litem if a parent or guardian appears with the child.(b)...

Section 51.102 – Appointment Of Counsel Plan

(a) The juvenile board in each county shall adopt a plan that: (1) specifies the qualifications necessary for an attorney to be included on an appointment list from which attorneys are appointed to represent children in proceedings under this title; and(2) establishes...