Tex. Est. Code § 1202.151 · Subchapter D. HEARING, EVIDENCE, AND ORDERS IN PROCEEDING FOR COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
EVIDENCE AND BURDEN OF PROOF AT HEARING.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Section 1202.201, at a hearing on an application filed under Section 1202.051, the court shall consider only evidence regarding the ward's mental or physical capacity at the time of the hearing that is relevant to the complete restoration of the ward's capacity or modification of the ward's guardianship, including whether:
(1) the guardianship is necessary; and
(2) specific powers or duties of the guardian should be limited if the ward receives supports and services.
(b) The party who filed the application has the burden of proof at the hearing.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 684 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2014.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2015.
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