Section 160.612 - Child As Party; Representation(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this subchapter.(b) The court shall appoint an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem to represent a child who is a minor or is incapacitated if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 172, Sec. 18, eff. 9/1/2005.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 1.01, eff. 6/14/2001.