Sec. 1251.007. MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney may appear and move for the dismissal of the application for temporary guardianship.
(b) At least one day before making a motion under Subsection (a), the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney shall provide notice to the party who filed the application for temporary guardianship.
(c) If a motion is made for dismissal of the application for temporary guardianship, the court shall hear and determine the motion as expeditiously as justice requires.
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 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