A juvenile court _____ in Texas is a lawyer who is appointed by the juvenile board to conduct hearings and make determinations for juvenile cases.

• A. Referee
• B. Judge
• C. Guardian ad litem
• D. Clerk

Answer: (A)

In Texas juvenile court, a referee is a lawyer appointed by the juvenile board to conduct hearings and make determinations in juvenile cases. Referees act as a judicial officer for certain proceedings, hearing evidence, applying the law, and issuing rulings under the court’s oversight. A guardian ad litem represents the child’s best interests but does not preside over hearings or make the court’s determinations. A judge is the official presiding over the court and issues final decisions, while a clerk handles administrative tasks. So, the description fits a referee.