Tex. Gov't Code Section 22.013
Judicial Instruction Related to Guardianship Issues


(a)

The supreme court shall provide a course of instruction that relates to issues that arise in guardianship cases for judges involved in those cases.

(b)

The supreme court shall adopt the rules necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.

(c)

The instruction must include information about:

(1)

statutory and case law relating to guardianships;

(2)

the aging process and the nature of disabilities;

(3)

the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) and related case and statutory law, rules, and compliance methods;

(4)

the principles of equal access and accommodation;

(5)

the use of community resources for the disabled; and

(6)

avoidance of stereotypes through a focus on people’s individual abilities, support needs, and inherent individual value.

(d)

The instruction may include information about:

(1)

substantive areas of law concerning the needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities;

(2)

barriers to physical access and methods to overcome those barriers;

(3)

communication needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities and the technology available to provide access to communication;

(4)

duties and responsibilities of guardians, guardians ad litem, attorneys, and court personnel in guardianship proceedings;

(5)

standard definitions and procedures for determining incapacity;

(6)

standards for surrogate decision making;

(7)

the doctrine of the least-restrictive alternative;

(8)

the dispute resolution process, especially its application to elderly persons and persons with disabilities; and

(9)

successful programs and funding efforts for addressing the court-related needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 905, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 22.013 — Judicial Instruction Related to Guardianship Issues, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­22.­htm#22.­013 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

22.001
Jurisdiction
22.002
Writ Power
22.003
Procedure of the Court
22.004
Rules of Civil Procedure
22.005
Disqualification of Justices
22.006
Adjournment
22.007
Petition for Review
22.008
Publication of Decisions
22.009
Stenographers
22.010
Sealing of Court Records
22.011
Judicial Instruction Related to Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking of Persons, and Child Abuse
22.012
Training Related to Diversions
22.013
Judicial Instruction Related to Guardianship Issues
22.014
Senior Justice Acting for Chief Justice
22.015
Permanent Place Designations
22.017
Grants by Commissions Established by Supreme Court
22.018
Promulgation of Forms for Certain Expedited Foreclosure Proceedings
22.019
Promulgation of Certain Landlord-tenant Forms
22.020
Promulgation of Certain Probate Forms
22.022
Judicial Instruction Related to Foreign Law and Foreign Judgments
22.0035
Modification or Suspension of Certain Provisions Relating to Court Proceedings Affected by Disaster
22.0041
Rules Regarding Foreign Law and Foreign Judgments in Certain Family Law Actions
22.0042
Rules Regarding Exemptions from Seizure of Property
22.101
Seal
22.102
Mandate
22.103
Ascertainment of Facts
22.105
Disqualification
22.106
Commissioners of Court of Criminal Appeals
22.107
Commission in Aid of Court of Criminal Appeals
22.108
Rules of Appellate Procedure in Criminal Cases
22.109
Rules of Evidence in Criminal Cases
22.110
Judicial Instruction Related to Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking of Persons, and Child Abuse and Neglect
22.111
Training for Prosecuting Attorneys Related to Punishment Enhancement Because of Bias or Prejudice
22.112
Permanent Place Designations
22.0133
Judicial, Court Investigator, and Court Visitor Training Related to Guardianships
22.0135
Judicial Guidance Related to Child Protective Services Cases and Juvenile Cases
22.201
Courts of Appeals Districts
22.202
First Court of Appeals
22.203
Second Court of Appeals
22.204
Third Court of Appeals
22.205
Fourth Court of Appeals
22.206
Fifth Court of Appeals
22.207
Sixth Court of Appeals
22.208
Seventh Court of Appeals
22.209
Eighth Court of Appeals
22.210
Ninth Court of Appeals
22.211
Tenth Court of Appeals
22.212
Eleventh Court of Appeals
22.213
Twelfth Court of Appeals
22.214
Thirteenth Court of Appeals
22.215
Fourteenth Court of Appeals
22.216
Membership
22.217
Disqualification
22.218
Term of Court
22.219
Adjournment
22.220
Civil Jurisdiction
22.221
Writ Power
22.222
Court Sitting in Panels
22.223
Court Sitting En Banc
22.224
Seal
22.225
Effect of Judgment in Civil Cases
22.226
Mandate
22.228
Special Commissioner
22.229
Appellate Judicial System Fund
22.301
Salaries of Officers and Personnel of Appellate Courts
22.302
Use of Teleconferencing Technology
22.303
Recording of Certain Court Proceedings
22.304
Court Sitting in Panels for Certain Election Proceedings
22.305
Priority of Certain Election Proceedings
22.1095
Rules on Electronic Filing of Documents for Capital Cases in Court of Criminal Appeals
22.1105
Judicial Instruction Related to Certain Alleged Child Offenders
22.1106
Judicial Instruction Related to Court-ordered Outpatient Mental Health Services
22.2151
Fifteenth Court of Appeals
22.2152
Report on Fifteenth Court of Appeals
22.3015
Expenses of Appellate Court Judge or Justice

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 22.013’s source at texas​.gov