Sec. 1203.201. PAYMENT TO WARD WHILE OFFICE OF GUARDIAN IS VACANT. (a) A debtor, obligor, or payor may pay or tender money or another thing of value falling due to a ward while the office of guardian is vacant to the court clerk for the credit of the ward.
(b) Payment or tender under Subsection (a) discharges the debtor, obligor, or payor of the obligation for all purposes to the extent and purpose of the payment or tender.
(c) The court clerk shall issue a receipt for any payment or tender accepted under this section.
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 E. Procedures After Resignation, Removal, or Death of Guardian
Section 1203.201. Payment to Ward While Office of Guardian Is Vacant
Section 1203.202. Rights, Powers, and Duties of Successor Guardian
Section 1203.203. Successor Guardian to Return Inventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims