HB 19
77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to personal representatives of decedents' estates and the regulation of attorneys representing those personal representatives.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 330
77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 483
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the removal from the statutes of certain antiquated or unnecessary words referring to incapacitated persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 534
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of an assigned statutory probate court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 535
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to recording information concerning appointment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 536
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court and other courts of record in certain matters.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 537
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of certain causes of action by a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 538
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 539
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to arts, entertainment, advertisement, and sports contracts entered into by minors.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 628
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing a person other than a corporate fiduciary to serve as trustee of certain trusts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 689
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 763
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 898
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration of certain property of incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 900
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the administration of statutory probate courts and to the assignment of statutory probate court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 952
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to interstate guardianships.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1037
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to jurisdiction of a court over certain matters related to the ward's estate after a ward's guardianship is settled.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1073
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the hours of operation of certain courts for proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1083
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the effect of a bankruptcy proceeding on a durable power of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1131
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the probate and administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1132
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1160
77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to establishing a duty of care for an attorney who prepares a will.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1220
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payments made to certain counties from the judicial fund and to the creation and use of a contributions fund in each of those counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1233
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prepayment of funeral services by a guardian of the estate of a ward.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1883
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1935
77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the fees collected for certain services by clerks of county courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2152
77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2253
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2315
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2322
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2716
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to an application for the appointment of a guardian for certain incapacitated minors.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2731
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to a proceeding to declare heirship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2814
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2882
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3144
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3406
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3467
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a proceeding concerning a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3696
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Hidalgo County, to redesignating the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hidalgo County as the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, and to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HCR 302
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 689.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 325
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 900.
Signed by the Governor
HR 1350
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 194
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 722
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 723
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the probate and administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 869
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and proposed wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 941
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of former or retired statutory probate judges for certain assignments as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1094
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1407
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1417
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the compensation and expenses of guardians and temporary guardians of the estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1628
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1640
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a provision for the payment or transfer of a person's interest in a mutual fund account on the person's death.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1719
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 381
76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle or manufactured home.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 677
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to physicians who may provide certain mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 777
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 778
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 919
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, proposed ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 977
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1136
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1142
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1176
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain documents required to be filed with an application for probate of a foreign will.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1282
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1348
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1508
76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, legatees, owners, and donees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1605
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1607
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested probate or guardianship matter.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1660
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to closing the administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1661
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the final accounting of a decedent's or ward's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1662
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to investments of the estates of wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1663
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation, modification, or closing of a guardianship of an incapacitated person.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1851
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1852
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of and other matters relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2164
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of a guardian for certain incapacitated minors.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2165
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2166
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of successor guardians for wards of guardianship programs or governmental entities serving as guardians.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2425
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2533
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2580
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2582
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the liability of attorneys who breach a duty of care in drafting a will.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2795
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice and hearing for the appointment of a guardian for incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2822
76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for probate filings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2893
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to management of the part of the community estate belonging to an incapacitated spouse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3074
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the term and reappointment of an administrator of the estate of a decedent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3172
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a statement of facts concerning the identity of heirs.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3233
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in certain probate matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3267
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the additional special fee for probate filings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3310
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3337
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to guardianships for missing persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3338
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a waiver of the bond requirement for certain guardians of children.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3343
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to receiverships for certain missing persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3477
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the qualification of a foreign personal representative of an estate involved in a wrongful death or survival action.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3502
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3578
76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to a bond required to be filed by the executor of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3580
76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the attorney-client relationship between certain persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3630
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3632
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to trustees of certain trusts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3784
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3819
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the statutory probate and county courts in Brazoria County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3854
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 52
76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, legatees, and donees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
SB 108
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle or manufactured home.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 179
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 294
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1001
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to multicounty statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1002
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1004
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1005
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1007
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the staffing of certain courts with statutory probate court jurisdiction.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1021
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1024
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1106
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a statement of facts concerning the identity of heirs.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1150
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to statutory county court jurisdiction with respect to matters over which a statutory probate court has jurisdiction.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1163
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1199
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirements for certain documents executed and certain legal entities created in another state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1479
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the qualification of a foreign personal representative of an estate involved in a wrongful death or survival action.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1548
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the application for probate of a will as a muniment of title.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1549
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the probate of a will as a muniment of title.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1550
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the filing of a final account for a decedent's estate under independent administration.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1551
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a resident agent appointed to accept service of process in a probate proceeding or other action related to a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1552
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to removal of personal representatives of decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1553
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to use of homestead property to secure debts of decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1554
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees and expenses incurred in the administration or settlement of a decedent's estate.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1737
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to guardianships and management trusts for incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1837
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1860
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 411
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 427
75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims of an estate in probate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 466
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment and operation of a program to provide guardianship services to certain incapacitated adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 528
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the probate of certain wills without a court hearing.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 529
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in a probate matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 848
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to guardians ad litem and child volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 881
75-0 (1997)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the priority of payment of claims against a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1126
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale or distribution of the property of minors and certain wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1152
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the definition of statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1157
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1263
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board and the establishment of local guardianship centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1314
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a trust created for the management of a ward's assets.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1315
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1316
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the investment of assets by the guardian of an estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1317
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the guardianship of missing persons and receiverships for the estate of certain missing persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1948
75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2003
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to emergency intervention proceedings concerning a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2004
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures for and administration of guardianships.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2007
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2009
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2189
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of claims by guardians and certain reports and accounts submitted by guardians or personal representatives of estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2361
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2562
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to appointment of a parent as the guardian of an adult child who is mentally incapacitated.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2702
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of certain probate fees.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2925
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2951
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of inpatient medical services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3086
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3088
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the notice required to be given in a proceeding to determine heirship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3333
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation of certain personal representatives.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3432
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to claims against the estate of a ward.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 318
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the liability of and bonds required of guardians of the person of certain wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 349
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and child volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 402
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 504
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 506
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 586
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 620
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 997
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures for and administration of guardianships.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1176
75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1525
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain civil actions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1946
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1952
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to certain courts with probate jurisdiction.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 422
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 497
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in a probate matter.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 498
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the probate of certain wills without the requirement of a court hearing.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 672
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 673
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the assignment of a former statutory probate court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 762
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the appointment of a court investigator in a guardianship matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1050
74-0 (1995)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the appointment of a guardian with limited authority over a minor.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1125
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the forced sale of a co-owner's interest in certain real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1136
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appointment of guardians of minors and certain incapacitated persons by will or written declaration.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1137
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1195
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the appointment of persons convicted of certain crimes as guardians.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1235
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1254
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to court jurisdiction over adult children with disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1522
74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to agreements creating joint tenancies with rights of survivorship in real property.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1539
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the admission of incapacitated persons to certain facilities for care and treatment.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1540
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to bonds required of certain guardians.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1629
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to certain community property when one spouse is incapacitated.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1709
74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1780
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the bond required of certain guardians.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1944
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the informal probate of wills, distributions of small estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2029
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to guardianships and incapacitated persons.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2191
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to nontestamentary property.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2400
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the bond required of certain guardians.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2401
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain estate, guardianship, and trust matters.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2568
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the practice and regulation of attorneys and guardians ad litem.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2705
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of the Office of Public Guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2866
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilbert, PaulSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to claims against a decedent's estate.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 2975
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the funds of the estate of wards of certain guardianship programs.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3004
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the compensation of certain personal representatives.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3005
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardianship management trusts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 103
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing guardianship services and a pooled income trust for incapacitated persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 122
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the collection of certain fees related to the probate of a will.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 172
74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to certain records of transactions conducted under durable powers of attorney.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 587
74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the liability of private professional guardians.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 610
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the probate of certain wills without the requirement of a court hearing.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 836
74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the execution of wills by certain minors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 907
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1224
74-0 (1995)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to claims against a decedent's estate.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1571
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the compensation of a fiduciary serving as independent executor or independent administrator of an estate.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1578
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the compensation of a corporate fiduciary serving as trustee of a guardianship management trust.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 184
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 245
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, EddieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer of homestead property in certain small estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 280
73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to distribution of estates of decedents.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 475
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the selection of a guardian by a minor.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 671
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judicial Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 791
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the execution of wills and codicils to wills.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1107
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cook, JohnSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the designation of a resident agent for acceptance of service of process in guardianship proceedings as qualification for the appointment of nonresident persons as guardians of resident wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1148
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the informal probate of wills, informal distribution of estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1200
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to decedents' estates, multiple-party accounts, and trusts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1225
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of child support orders against the estate of a decedent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1285
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to a uniform single-party or multiple-party account form and to convenience accounts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1369
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1444
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the daily compensation of a retired judge serving as an assigned probate judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1711
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1987
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to powers and duties of certain personal representatives.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2346
73-0 (1993)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the closing of the guardianship of the estate of a minor ward.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2373
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to expenses incurred in the collection of claims and the recovery of property of an estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2425
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the appointment of public guardians to serve as guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2545
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to consent for medical treatment by surrogate decision-makers on behalf of incapacitated or comatose patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2685
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Henderson, Don | et. al.
Relating to guardianships of the person or estate of incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2708
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the time for requiring a personal representative to close an estate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2849
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the use of certain probate court fees in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 176
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 236
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 268
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the execution of wills and codicils to wills.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 332
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to consent for medical treatment by surrogate decision-makers on behalf of incapacitated or comatose patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 333
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the provision of guardianship services by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 479
73-0 (1993)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain matters of probate: the guardianship of a person or an estate, informal probate of wills, informal distribution of estates, emergency payment of burial expenses, and protection of a decedent's personal property.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 489
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to decedents' estates, multiple-party accounts, and trusts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 831
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 856
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the statutory probate courts of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1015
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to filing a final account of an estate of a decedent or ward or guardianship of a person, removing the estate from a court's active docket, and closing the estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1191
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 73
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 463
72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the notice required to be published by the representative of an estate.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 473
72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the requirement of a bond or security by a guardian of a minor.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 666
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 736
72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to certain necessary parties in a will contest or will construction suit.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 844
72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to compensation of executors and administrators.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 867
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 997
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the apportionment of certain estate taxes and expenses.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1160
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to distribution of estates of decedents.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1336
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the oath and bond given by a personal representative in certain probate matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 1566
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to persons authorized to serve or post notice or citations in probate matters.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1576
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to matters of probate.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1716
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1871
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2052
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the circumstances under which a court ordered trust may be created.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 2167
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2168
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the time for requiring a personal representative to close an estate.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HCR 71
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship and to invite the governor to make appointments to the committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 444
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 542
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 577
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 763
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the apportionment of certain estate taxes and expenses.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 778
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 806
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to notice provisions in certain probate matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 811
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 894
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to admitting wills to probate without the necessity of a hearing.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 898
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 952
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1069
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SCR 20
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 264
71-0 (1989)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 429
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 570
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to matters of probate.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 722
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 835
71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to notice of institution of proceedings to declare heirship.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1200
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1206
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1264
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the authority of a parent to sell, mortgage, or otherwise encumber certain property of a minor.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1342
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to an additional filing fee in probate actions.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1517
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1553
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the community interest of a person in retirement or pension benefits arising from the employment of the person's spouse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1939
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2041
71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the powers and duties of trustees.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2127
71-0 (1989)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the appointment of a guardian.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2298
71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2414
71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship of the child beyond majority.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2509
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the appointment of a guardian.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2845
71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to instructions of a deceased person for the disposition of the remains of the deceased person.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3161
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the purchase of estate property by the personal representative of the estate.
House: Judiciary
No action taken in committee
SB 468
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 518
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirement that notice of certain proceedings or orders be given to the surety of a personal representative.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 572
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 920
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judges of the statutory probate courts being magistrates.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1051
71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the powers and duties of trustees.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1076
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment of statutory probate court judges.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1629
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the purchase of estate property by the personal representative of the estate.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1643
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to agreements between spouses regarding rights of survivorship in community property.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1702
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to certain trusts, estates, and guardianships.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1770
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the statutory probate courts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SJR 56
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition at death of certain community property.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
HB 96
71-3 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 49
71-4 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
HB 120
71-4 (1990)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 121
71-5 (1990)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary