Tex. Est. Code § 1357.003 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PURPOSE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Text of section as added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214, Sec. 23
Sec. 1357.003. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to recognize a less restrictive substitute for guardianship for adults with disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily living but who are not considered incapacitated persons for purposes of establishing a guardianship under this title.
Text of section as added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224, Sec. 1
Sec. 1357.003. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to recognize a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily living but who are not considered incapacitated persons for purposes of establishing a guardianship under this title.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History (Text of section as added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214, Sec. 23)
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.
History (Text of section as added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224, Sec. 1)
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
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