Tex. Est. Code § 1357.053 · Subchapter B. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TERM OF AGREEMENT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.
(b) The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:
(1) the Department of Family and Protective Services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter;
(2) the supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described by Subdivision (1); or
(3) a temporary or permanent guardian of the person or estate appointed for the adult with a disability qualifies.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 39), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1357.htm
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