Relating to compensation for an attorney ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

HB 2353 sets minimum hourly rates and clarifies payment responsibilities for attorneys appointed to represent children or parents in child welfare cases filed by government entities (like child protective services). It requires courts to pay attorneys $250/hour for court appearances and reasonable out-of-court time in counties with over 3 million people, with payment prioritized to parents first (unless indigent), then county general funds. The bill applies to all pending or future cases involving government-filed suits affecting parent-child relationships. It ensures consistent compensation for these court-appointed attorneys while specifying that the state or counties pay only when parents cannot cover costs.