DFPS staff invites the parents’ attorneys to all formal meetings that have both of the following characteristics:

• DFPS is holding the meeting to address aspects of the parent’s case.
• The parent is invited to the meeting.

This includes the following, as appropriate:

• A meeting of DFPS staff to do any of the following:
  • Develop a Family Plan of Service (FPOS).
  • Discuss services to the parent.
  • Discuss the Child’s Plan of Service (CPOS).
  • Plan for the discharge and return of the child to the parent.
• A Family Group Conference (FGC).
• A permanency conference.
• A mediation.
• Any other meeting that DFPS determines would be appropriate for the parent to attend.

This does not apply to the following:

• Any internal meeting of DFPS staff.
• Meetings between DFPS and the DFPS attorney.

Texas Family Code §107.0131External Link

If the parent’s attorney is invited but does not attend, the meeting may proceed as scheduled.