Tex. Gov't Code Section 155.208
Clarification of Authority Granted

(a)

This subchapter does not grant to the commission the authority to:

(1)

establish additional qualifications or a code of ethics for individuals subject to training or a background check under this subchapter, require those individuals to pass examinations or take continuing education courses, or otherwise regulate those individuals; or

(2)

interfere with a court’s authority to ensure a guardian is performing all of the duties required of the guardian respecting a ward.

(b)

Individuals subject to training or a background check under this subchapter are not subject to enforcement action under Chapter 153 (Commission Enforcement).

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (S.B. 1096), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 155.208 — Clarification of Authority Granted, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.155.htm#155.208 (accessed May 26, 2025).

155.001
Definitions 155.002
Rules 155.051
Advisory Board 155.052
Training 155.101
Standards for Certain Guardianships and Alternatives to Guardianship 155.102
Certification Required for Certain Guardians 155.103
Provisional Certificate 155.104
Information from Private Professional Guardians 155.105
Annual Disclosure 155.106
Prohibited Employment 155.151
Registration of Guardianships 155.152
Guardianship Database 155.153
Access to Database 155.154
Database Disclaimer 155.155
Confidentiality of Information in Database 155.201
Definition 155.202
Applicability 155.203
Duty to Provide Assistance in Qualifying Guardians 155.204
Training Required 155.205
Duty to Obtain Criminal History Record Information 155.206
Information for Exclusive Use of Commission and Court 155.207
Use of Criminal History Record Information 155.208
Clarification of Authority Granted 155.209
Fee for Obtaining Criminal History Record Information 155.251
Application of Subchapter 155.252
Standards for Operation of Guardianship Programs 155.253
Registration Required for Guardianship Programs 155.254
Registration Database 155.301
Training

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 155.208 — Clarification of Authority Granted, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.155.htm#155.208 (last accessed May 10, 2025).