Tex. Est. Code Section 1203.151
Notice of Availability of Successor Guardian


(a)

If a guardianship program or governmental entity serving as a guardian for a ward under this title becomes aware of a family member or friend of the ward, or any other interested person, who is willing and able to serve as the ward’s successor guardian, the program or entity shall notify the court in which the guardianship is pending of the individual’s willingness and ability to serve.

(b)

If, while serving as a guardian for a ward under this title, the Department of Aging and Disability Services becomes aware of a guardianship program or private professional guardian willing and able to serve as the ward’s successor guardian, and the department is not aware of a family member or friend of the ward, or any other interested person, who is willing and able to serve in that capacity, the department shall notify the court in which the guardianship is pending of the guardianship program’s or private professional guardian’s willingness and ability to serve.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 1203.151 — Notice of Availability of Successor Guardian, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­1203.­htm#1203.­151 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1203.151’s source at texas​.gov