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TX SB746

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

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 removal of a guardian or contest such removal requests

  • 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

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to guardianship proceedings pending or commenced on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to guardianship matters.

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Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee4/17/2025
Jurisprudence2/7/2025

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