The court:

1. (1) may remove an amicus attorney if the parties agree to the removal; and

2. (2) shall remove an amicus attorney if, after notice and hearing, the court finds that the amicus attorney:

   1. (A) does not have the minimum qualifications to serve as an amicus attorney under Section 107.0245 or 107.025;
   2. (B) has a conflict of interest or bias under Section 107.0255(a) that is not exempted under that section;
   3. (C) fails to perform duties under Section 107.0265 or ordered by the court;
   4. (D) violates a standard of care under Section 107.026; or
   5. (E) requests to be removed because a party to the suit has prevented the amicus attorney from fulfilling the duties of the amicus attorney.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 2530), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.