Sec. 1203.103. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF EXISTENCE OF PRIOR RIGHT. If letters of guardianship have been granted to a person and another person applies for letters, the previously issued letters shall be revoked, and letters shall be granted to the subsequent applicant if that applicant:
(1) is qualified;
(2) has a prior right to be appointed successor guardian; and
(3) has not waived that prior right.
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 F - Evaluation, Modification, or Termination of Guardianship
Chapter 1203 - Resignation, Removal, or Death of Guardian; Appointment of Successor
Subchapter C. Appointment of Successor Guardian; Revocation of Letters
Section 1203.101. Requirements for Revocation of Letters
Section 1203.103. Appointment Because of Existence of Prior Right
Section 1203.104. Appointment When Guardian Named in Will Becomes an Adult
Section 1203.105. Appointment of Formerly Ill or Absent Guardian Named in Will
Section 1203.106. Appointment When Will Discovered After Grant of Letters
Section 1203.107. Appointment on Removal of Litigation Conflict
Section 1203.108. Appointment of Department of Aging and Disability Services as Successor Guardian