Sec. 1357.052. AUTHORITY OF SUPPORTER; NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP. (a) A supporter may exercise the authority granted to the supporter in the supported decision-making agreement.
(b) The supporter owes to the adult with a disability fiduciary duties as listed in the form provided by Section 1357.056(a), regardless of whether that form is used for the supported decision-making agreement.
(c) The relationship between an adult with a disability and the supporter with whom the adult enters into a supported decision-making agreement:
(1) is one of trust and confidence; and
(2) does not undermine the decision-making authority of the adult.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 39), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship
Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act
Subchapter B. Scope of Agreement and Agreement Requirements
Section 1357.051. Scope of Supported Decision-Making Agreement
Section 1357.052. Authority of Supporter; Nature of Relationship
Section 1357.0525. Designation of Alternate Supporter in Certain Circumstances
Section 1357.053. Term of Agreement
Section 1357.054. Access to Personal Information
Section 1357.055. Authorizing and Witnessing of Supported Decision-Making Agreement
Section 1357.056. Form of Supported Decision-Making Agreement