Texas Estates Code

§ 1151.351 — BILL OF RIGHTS FOR WARDS

ES § 1151.351Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part E. ADMINISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP · Ch. 1151. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES UNDER GUARDIANSHIP · Art. H. RIGHTS OF WARDS

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(a)A ward has all the rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges granted by the constitution and laws of this state and the United States, except where specifically limited by a court-ordered guardianship or where otherwise lawfully restricted.

(b)Unless limited by a court or otherwise restricted by law, a ward is authorized to the following:

(1)to have a copy of the guardianship order and letters of guardianship and contact information for the probate court that issued the order and letters;

(2)to have a guardianship that encourages the development or maintenance of maximum self-reliance and independence in the ward with the eventual goal, if possible, of self-sufficiency;

(3)to be treated with respect, consideration, and recognition of the ward's dignity and individuality;

(4)to reside and receive support services in the most integrated setting, including home-based or other community-based settings, as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq.);

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Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1329 (H.B. 4531), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (S.B. 1624), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2023.