Sec. 1203.153. APPLICATION TO APPOINT SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN. (a) If the court finds under Section 1203.152 that the proposed successor guardian for a ward is not disqualified from being appointed as the ward's successor guardian under Subchapter H, Chapter 1104, and that the appointment is in the ward's best interests, the guardianship program or governmental entity serving as the ward's guardian or the court, on the court's own motion, may file an application to appoint the individual as the ward's successor guardian.
(b) Service of notice on an application filed under this section shall be made as directed by the court.
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 D. Successor Guardians for Wards of Guardianship Programs or Governmental Entities
Section 1203.151. Notice of Availability of Successor Guardian
Section 1203.152. Determination of Proposed Successor Guardian's Qualification to Serve