Sec. 1251.003. APPLICATION. (a) A sworn, written application for the appointment of a temporary guardian shall be filed before the court appoints a temporary guardian.
(b) The application must state:
(1) the name and address of the person who is the subject of the guardianship proceeding;
(2) the danger to the person or property alleged to be imminent;
(3) the type of appointment and the particular protection and assistance being requested;
(4) the facts and reasons supporting the allegations and requests;
(5) the proposed temporary guardian's name, address, and qualification;
(6) the applicant's name, address, and interest; and
(7) if applicable, that the proposed temporary guardian is a private professional guardian who is certified under Subchapter C, Chapter 155, Government Code, and has complied with the requirements of Subchapter G, Chapter 1104.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42 (S.B. 966), Sec. 2.22, eff. September 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships
Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships
Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally
Section 1251.001. Appointment of Temporary Guardian
Section 1251.002. No Presumption of Incapacity
Section 1251.004. Appointment of Attorney
Section 1251.005. Citation and Notice of Application
Section 1251.006. Scheduling of Hearing
Section 1251.007. Motion for Dismissal of Application
Section 1251.008. Rights of Proposed Ward at Hearing
Section 1251.009. Appearance by Proposed Temporary Guardian in Certain Circumstances
Section 1251.010. Order Appointing Temporary Guardian
Section 1251.011. Certain Agency as Temporary Guardian