Sec. 1357.053. TERM OF AGREEMENT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.
(b) The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:
(1) the Department of Family and Protective Services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter;
(2) the supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described by Subdivision (1); or
(3) a temporary or permanent guardian of the person or estate appointed for the adult with a disability qualifies.
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. 12, 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