Tex. Est. Code Section 1051.102
Issuance of Citation for Application for Guardianship

(a)

On the filing of an application for guardianship, the court clerk shall issue a citation stating:

(1)

that the application was filed;

(2)

the name of the proposed ward;

(3)

the name of the applicant; and

(4)

the name of the person to be appointed guardian as provided in the application, if that person is not the applicant.

(b)

The citation must cite all persons interested in the welfare of the proposed ward to appear at the time and place stated in the notice if the persons wish to contest the application.

(c)

The citation shall be posted.

(d)

The citation must contain a clear and conspicuous statement informing those interested persons of the right provided under Section 1051.252 (Request for Notice of Filing of Pleading) to be notified of any or all motions, applications, or pleadings relating to the application for the guardianship or any subsequent guardianship proceeding involving the ward after the guardianship is created, if any.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.

Amended by:

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 6.017, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 1051.102 — Issuance of Citation for Application for Guardianship, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1051.htm#1051.102 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1051.001
Issuance of Notice or Process in General 1051.002
Direction of Writ or Other Process 1051.003
Contents of Citation or Notice 1051.051
Personal Service 1051.052
Service by Mail or Qualified Delivery Method 1051.053
Service by Posting 1051.054
Service by Publication 1051.055
Service on Party’s Attorney of Record 1051.056
Service on Guardian or Receiver 1051.101
Notice Required for Application for Guardianship 1051.102
Issuance of Citation for Application for Guardianship 1051.103
Service of Citation for Application for Guardianship 1051.104
Notice by Applicant for Guardianship 1051.105
Waiver of Notice of Application for Guardianship 1051.106
Action by Court on Application for Guardianship 1051.151
Requirements for Return on Citation or Notice Served by Personal Service 1051.152
Validity of Service and Return on Citation or Notice Served by Posting 1051.153
Proof of Service 1051.154
Return to Court 1051.201
Court-ordered Issuance, Service, and Return Under Certain Circumstances 1051.251
Waiver of Notice of Hearing 1051.252
Request for Notice of Filing of Pleading 1051.253
Service of Notice of Intention to Take Depositions in Certain Proceedings

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1051.102’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 1051.102 — Issuance of Citation for Application for Guardianship, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1051.htm#1051.102 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).