Sec. 161.108. SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN. The department shall review each of the department's pending guardianship cases at least annually to determine whether a more suitable person, including a guardianship program or private professional guardian, is willing and able to serve as successor guardian for a ward of the department. If the department becomes aware of any person's willingness and ability to serve as successor guardian, the department shall notify the court in which the guardianship is pending as required by Section 1203.151, Estates Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3.04, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.462, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services
Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services
Subchapter E. Guardianship Services
Section 161.101. Guardianship Services
Section 161.102. Referral to Guardianship Program, Court, or Other Person
Section 161.103. Contract for Guardianship Services
Section 161.104. Quality Assurance Program
Section 161.106. Guardianship Powers and Duties
Section 161.107. Exemption From Guardianship Bonds, Certain Costs, Fees, and Expenses
Section 161.108. Successor Guardian
Section 161.109. Access to Records or Documents
Section 161.110. Legal Representation of Department
Section 161.111. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information