Tex. Est. Code § 1251.003 · Subchapter A. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN GENERALLY
APPLICATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A sworn, written application for the appointment of a temporary guardian shall be filed before the court appoints a temporary guardian.
(b) The application must state:
(1) the name and address of the person who is the subject of the guardianship proceeding;
(2) the danger to the person or property alleged to be imminent;
(3) the type of appointment and the particular protection and assistance being requested;
(4) the facts and reasons supporting the allegations and requests;
(5) the proposed temporary guardian's name, address, and qualification;
(6) the applicant's name, address, and interest; and
(7) if applicable, that the proposed temporary guardian is a private professional guardian who is certified under Subchapter C, Chapter 155, Government Code, and has complied with the requirements of Subchapter G, Chapter 1104.
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. 42 (S.B. 966), Sec. 2.22, eff. September 1, 2014.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1251.htm
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