Sec. 1151.052. CARE OF ADULT WARD. (a) The guardian of an adult ward may spend funds of the guardianship as provided by court order to care for and maintain the ward.
(b) The guardian of an adult ward who has decision-making ability may apply on the ward's behalf for residential care and services provided by a public or private facility if the ward agrees to be placed in the facility. The guardian shall report the condition of the ward to the court at regular intervals at least annually, unless the court orders more frequent reports. The guardian shall include in a report of an adult ward who is receiving residential care in a public or private residential care facility a statement as to the necessity for continued care in the facility.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1151 - Rights, Powers, and Duties Under Guardianship
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Guardians Relating to Care of Ward
Section 1151.051. General Powers and Duties of Guardians of the Person
Section 1151.052. Care of Adult Ward
Section 1151.053. Commitment of Ward
Section 1151.054. Administration of Medication
Section 1151.055. Application by Certain Relatives for Access to Ward; Hearing and Court Order
Section 1151.056. Guardian's Duty to Inform Certain Relatives About Ward's Health and Residence