Texas Estates Code

§ 1101.152 — ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN WITH LIMITED AUTHORITY

ES § 1101.152Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part D. CREATION OF GUARDIANSHIP · Ch. 1101. GENERAL PROCEDURE TO APPOINT GUARDIAN · Art. D. COURT ACTION

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(a)If it is found that the proposed ward lacks the capacity to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to care for himself or herself or to manage his or her property with or without supports and services, the court may appoint a guardian with limited powers and permit the proposed ward to care for himself or herself, including making personal decisions regarding residence, or to manage his or her property commensurate with the proposed ward's ability.

(b)An order appointing a guardian under this section must contain findings of fact and specify:

(1)the information required by Section 1101.153(a);

(2)the specific powers, limitations, or duties of the guardian with respect to the person's care or the management of the person's property by the guardian; (2-a) the specific rights and powers retained by the person:

(A)with the necessity for supports and services; and

(B)without the necessity for supports and services;

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Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 2080), Sec. 10, eff. January 1, 2014. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.