Section 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(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. 4/20/1995.