Sec. 161.114. USE OF VOLUNTEERS. (a) In this section, "volunteer" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.113.
(b) The department shall encourage the involvement of volunteers in guardianships in which the department serves as guardian of the person or estate, or both. To encourage that involvement, the department shall identify issues and tasks with which a volunteer could assist the department in a guardianship, subject to Subsection (c).
(c) A volunteer may provide life enrichment activities, companionship, transportation services, and other services to or for the ward in a guardianship, except the volunteer may not provide services that would require the volunteer to be certified under Section 155.102, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 599 (S.B. 220), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42 (S.B. 966), Sec. 2.27, eff. September 1, 2014.
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