Texas Judicial Branch

Family Representation Committee

Charge

Study the representation of parents and children in child welfare cases and make recommendations regarding:

  • Funding

  • Quality of representation

  • Methods for providing representation

Members

  • Hon. Jennifer Caughey, Chair
  • Senator Judith Zaffirini
  • Presiding Judge David J. Schenck
  • Hon. Claudia Laird
  • Hon. Emily Miskel
  • Hon. Valencia Nash
  • Mr. David Dunmoyer
  • Ms. Zina Bash
  • Hon. Jon Gimble
  • Ms. Sonia Clayton

Meetings

  • June 29, 2026