Sec. 1253.001. APPLICATION TO TRANSFER GUARDIANSHIP TO FOREIGN JURISDICTION. On application of the guardian or on the court's own motion, a court that has jurisdiction over the guardianship may transfer the guardianship to a court in a foreign jurisdiction to which the ward has permanently moved.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 59, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 615), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships
Chapter 1253 - Interstate Guardianships
Subchapter A. Transfer of Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction
Section 1253.001. Application to Transfer Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction
Section 1253.002. Notice of Application
Section 1253.003. Determination Regarding Transfer of Guardianship