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TX HB1954

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "guardian ad litem" to include representation of "proposed wards" in addition to incapacitated persons in guardianship proceedings

  • Prohibits persons with adverse interests to a proposed ward or incapacitated person from filing motions or complaints to request or contest the removal of a guardian

  • Requires courts to enter formal orders when approving or disapproving annual accounts from guardians of the estate, with disapproved accounts requiring resubmission within 30 days

  • Requires courts to enter formal orders when approving or disapproving annual reports from guardians of the person, with disapproved reports requiring resubmission within 30 days

  • Applies to guardianship proceedings pending or commenced on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to guardianship matters.

Courts

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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