Relating to the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 3382 requires court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in parent-child relationship cases to follow specific timelines and procedures when representing children. It mandates that guardians interview the child (age 3+) within 7 business days, interview caregivers and others with knowledge of the child within 15 days, and seek the child's views on placement. For children in medical cases (Chapters 262/263), it requires reviewing medical care and, for teens 17+, verifying key documents like birth certificates and ID. For children 13+, it requires checking for a driver's license ID and identifying potential relatives or caregivers. The bill directly affects children in custody cases, their caregivers, and the legal professionals representing them in Texas courts.