Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1286	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2947	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3407	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3543	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4119	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain persons in the custody of a crisis stabilization unit.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 4531	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4562	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to parental administrations for certain incapacitated adults; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
SB 31	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John \| et. al.	Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 667	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1184	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
SB 1426	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1768	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to guardianships and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1783	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1784	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the deduction from applied income of compensation paid to guardians of certain Medicaid recipients.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 1975	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2237	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 596	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis \| et. al.	Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Left pending in committee
HB 1022	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2892	85-0 (2017)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 3109	85-0 (2017)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	House: Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3847	85-0 (2017)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3970	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rose, Toni	Relating to the allocation of certain general revenue to grants for local guardianship programs and local money management services.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
SB 43	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing fees; providing penalties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 469	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 498	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to the use of person first respectful language instead of the term "ward."	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Record vote
SB 511	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Wray, John	Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1096	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1325	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to authorizing counties to establish public guardians to serve as guardians for certain incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1709	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Moody, Joe	Relating to the requirement of a guardian to provide information regarding a ward's health and residence to certain relatives of the ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 1710	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to applications for the complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of a guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1764	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estate in relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.	House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 39	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 723	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1337	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1438	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1921	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to requiring criminal history record information concerning a family member being proposed to serve as a guardian of a ward or proposed ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2429	84-0 (2015)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to the persons who may consent to the medical care or immunization of a child.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2665	84-0 (2015)	Author: Moody, Joe Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and receipt of certain information regarding a ward by certain relatives of the ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2998	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3137	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the use of unsworn declarations for filing certain annual reports by guardians of the person.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3424	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3643	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3645	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3914	84-0 (2015)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to certain court-initiated guardianship proceedings involving individuals believed to be incapacitated persons including the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3930	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the provision of care and treatment to certain incapacitated persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 3437	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1882.		Reported enrolled
SB 1224	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1369	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1882	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to a bill of rights for wards under guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
HB 843	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to persons entitled to notice of and to participation in certain hearings regarding a child in the conservatorship of the state.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1065	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee
HB 1087	83-0 (2013)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to authorizing the placement of a security freeze on the consumer file or other record created or maintained by a consumer reporting agency regarding a person under 16 years of age.	House: Business & Industry	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1418	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2080	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2303	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to a request for a customer record of a financial institution for guardianship purposes.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2407	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to restoration of a person's right to purchase a firearm on termination of a guardianship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2411	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to sign certain documents related to employment of the ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2412	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to notice and reporting of investigations of certified guardians conducted by the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2413	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2463	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the contents of a court order appointing a guardian of the person of a ward.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2508	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2600	83-0 (2013)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the determination of probable cause for a court to ascertain whether a person is an incapacitated person for purposes of the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2619	83-0 (2013)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2915	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to relating to notice and costs in guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2970	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the procedures for the placement of children by certain governmental agencies.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3431	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3656	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to court authorization of elective surgery for certain persons with disabilities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3728	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the privilege of a parent or guardian to refuse to testify against the parent or guardian's child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
SB 60	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Giddings, Helen	Relating to authorizing the placement of a security freeze on the consumer file or other record created or maintained by a consumer reporting agency regarding a person under 16 years of age.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 1/1/14
SB 528	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 647	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
SB 1235	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to guardianships, including assessments for and provision of guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date
HB 794	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 1078	82-0 (2011)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1837	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2488	82-0 (2011)	Author: Scott, Connie Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 2744	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to guardianships, including the functions of the Guardianship Certification Board.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2759	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2900	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3229	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee
HB 3380	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shelton, Mark	Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 64	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 220	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 481	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Jackson, Jim	Relating to the removal of a guardian of an incapacitated person ordered by a court.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 715	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Scott, Connie	Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1196	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Jose Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1299	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.	Senate: Administration	Referred to Administration
HB 804	81-0 (2009)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing a power of attorney for the medical care and education of a child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1940	81-0 (2009)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al.	Relating to an agreement authorizing a non-parent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1943	81-0 (2009)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the appointment of volunteer advocates as guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 2040	81-0 (2009)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to establishing a kinship guardian assistance program.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee
HB 2260	81-0 (2009)	Author: Truitt, Vicki	Relating to a determination of whether a probate court of this state is a more appropriate forum than a court of another state with respect to guardianship proceedings involving adults.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3112	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the determination by that agency of the need for a guardianship for that person.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4568	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 4570	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to designated caregivers for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
SB 1598	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Herrero, Abel	Relating to an agreement authorizing a nonparent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
SB 2434	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 342	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to concurrent guardianship proceedings in this state and in a foreign jurisdiction.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 353	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the obtaining of criminal history record information in a guardianship matter or proceeding.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HB 417	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hartnett, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 585	80-0 (2007)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the jurisdiction and procedures of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 1484	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to provisional certification for certain guardians.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1708	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.	House: Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1709	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to bonds required of guardians and other personal representatives.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2691	80-0 (2007)	Author: Truitt, Vicki Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to grants provided to local guardianship programs.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07
SB 400	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the jurisdiction of a probate court in certain guardianship proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 506	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to provisional certification for certain guardians.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
SB 1303	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 226	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee
HB 230	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to grounds for removal of a guardian.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 307	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goodman, Toby \| et. al. Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 920	79-0 (2005)	Author: Uresti, Carlos \| et. al.	Relating to protective and guardianship services for elderly and disabled persons.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1191	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1212	79-0 (2005)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to abortion and parental consent to an abortion; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1467	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the offense of prohibited sexual conduct.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1501	79-0 (2005)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the estate of a ward to make certain gifts of the ward's estate for estate planning purposes.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1792	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature.	House: Judiciary	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2347	79-0 (2005)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to guardians ad litem.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HB 3388	79-0 (2005)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to court-ordered possession of or access to a child by the child's grandparent, aunt, or uncle.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Left pending in committee
HB 3392	79-0 (2005)	Author: Villarreal, Mike	Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 346	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
SB 1150	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Phil	Relating to parental consent for the performance of an abortion; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1158	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 65	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 445	78-0 (2003)	Author: Talton, Robert Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
HB 1011	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hochberg, Scott \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to postconviction DNA testing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1470	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships and the jurisdiction of certain courts; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1709	78-0 (2003)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the settlement of the guardianship of the estate of a ward.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1752	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna	Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse or neglect.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1815	78-0 (2003)	Author: Goodman, Toby \| et. al. Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1985	78-0 (2003)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the immunity of guardians ad litem in certain guardianship proceedings from liability for certain damages.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2189	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to temporary guardianship procedures.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2274	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to procedures and orders in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2387	78-0 (2003)	Author: Casteel, Carter	Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent the interests of a proposed ward in certain guardianship proceedings.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2431	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to guardianship proceedings.	House: Judicial Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 2679	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2852	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene	Relating to the appointment of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to serve as a temporary or permanent guardian for a ward.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee
SB 1178	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships of incapacitated persons; providing a criminal penalty.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1410	78-0 (2003)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the appointment of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to serve as a temporary or permanent guardian for a ward.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1450	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 482	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to protecting certain persons from retaliation by nursing homes or intermediate care facilities.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 628	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: 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 847	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goodman, Toby	Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 898	77-0 (2001)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: 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 952	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to interstate guardianships.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1037	77-0 (2001)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: 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 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 1233	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: 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 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 2971	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goodman, Toby	Relating to stand-by guardianships for certain minors.	House: Judicial Affairs	Subcommittee members named
HB 3144	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Bernsen, David	Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	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 869	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lindsay, Jon Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and proposed wards.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1239	77-0 (2001)	Author: Moncrief, Mike	Relating to stand-by guardianships for certain minors.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1417	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lindsay, Jon Sponsor: 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 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 777	76-0 (1999)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: 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 1607	76-0 (1999)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: 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 1663	76-0 (1999)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: 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, Senfronia Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2164	76-0 (1999)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: 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, Elliott Sponsor: 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, Elliott Sponsor: 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 2455	76-0 (1999)	Author: Edwards, Al Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to access for certain persons to the medical records of a child.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2795	76-0 (1999)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: 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 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, Elliott Sponsor: 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, Elliott Sponsor: 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 3630	76-0 (1999)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 209	76-0 (1999)	Author: Moncrief, Mike Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to surrogate decision-making regarding treatment of certain individuals with mental retardation or related conditions.	House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
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 1388	76-0 (1999)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to management of property recovered in a suit for the benefit of a minor or incapacitated person.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1737	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to guardianships and management trusts for incapacitated persons.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 121	70-0 (1987)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to appointment and power of disclaimer of a guardian or representative for an unborn or unascertained beneficiary.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 785	69-0 (1985)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to the appointment of temporary guardians for certain persons who lack capacity to make independent decisions.	House: Judicial Affairs	Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1058	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to temporary guardianships for certain people who are under undue influence.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken
HB 2106	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating to authority of the court to order limited guardianship and the powers of a limited guardian.	House: Judiciary	Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 572	65-0 (1977)	Author: Benedict, Jerry L.	Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem for a child by the juvenile court.	House: Judiciary	Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 719	65-0 (1977)	Author: Ezzell, Michael H.	To provide a new chapter to be entitled Limited Guardianship Proceedings authorizing limited guardianship proceedings for mentally retarded persons; and setting forth procedures therefor, including responsibility for reports, oath, bond and other responsibilities of the Court and the limited guardian, as well as the responsibility of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for examinations of the person alleged to be mentally retarded; providing a schedule of fees for court costs; allowing waiver of such in certain cases; providing for findings, orders of the court and qualifications of the limited guardian; stating that the orders appointing limited guardians shall be said limited guardians' authority to act within the limited powers granted by such; providing that said proceedings shall not be presumed to have included a finding of incompetency; setting forth venue and transfer of venue; providing for severability and declaring an emergency.	House: Judiciary	Reported from subcommittee with substitute
SB 699	65-0 (1977)	Author: Braecklein, Bill Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.	Relating to limited guardianship of the person or estate, or both, for a mentally retarded person without a finding of incompetency; prescribing procedures, venue, and the powers and duties of the court, the limited guardian, and the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for certain fees.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	90 Day Bill
HB 712	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hernandez, Joe	Relating to eliminating the requirement of the appointment of a guardian ad litem in a suit in which the termination of the parent-child relationship is sought.		Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 87	62-0 (1971)	Author: Creighton, Tom Sponsor: Pickens, Ace	Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, relating to suit and representation by next friend of certain minors, lunatics, idiots, and non compos mentis persons.
SB 377	62-0 (1971)	Author: Wilson, Charles	Relating to reducing the sum of a "next friend" bond executed by the next friend or other person taking charge of money or property, as principal, and by a solvent surety company authorized to execute such bonds, in Texas, as surety.
SB 721	62-0 (1971)	Author: Beckworth, Lindley	Relating to providing for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of minors and incompetents in contested child custody causes.
SB 301	61-0 (1969)	Author: Strong, Jack B.	Relating to provide for appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of minors and incompetents in contested child custody causes; providing for a waiting period before trial can be held; providing for payment of expenses.
SB 337	61-0 (1969)	Author: Hightower, Jack	Relating to venue for appointment of guardians.
SB 595	61-0 (1969)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code to authorize certain investments by corporate guardians.
SB 608	60-0 (1967)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to providing that no guardian ad litem need be appointed in a civil case in this state when it appears of record that such minor is represented by an attorney.
SB 63	59-0 (1965)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code so as to provide that either the father or the mother is entitled to appointment as guardian of the estates of the minor children by the marriage if the parents live together.
SB 114	59-0 (1965)	Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway	Relating to amending the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act by providing for the donation of life or endowment insurance policies and annuity contracts to a custodian for the benefit of a minor, under the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act; making the acquisition of life or endowment insurance policies and annuity contracts an authorized investment of custodial property under this Act.
HB 230	58-0 (1963)	Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"	Relating to permitting Probate and County Courts to approve expenditures by guardians from the corpus of ward's estates for support and maintenance for emergency purposes under certain circumstances.
SB 277	58-0 (1963)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to providing that no bond be required of guardians who are appointed to serve on behalf of persons for whom it is necessary to have a guardian appointed to receive Public Assistance funds due such person from any state or local governmental source.
HB 348	57-0 (1961)	Author: Jones, William M. "Bill"	Relating to amending Article 1994 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, to provide that in certain suits by minors, lunatics, idiots or non compos mentis when they are represented by next friend where a judgment is recovered not exceeding Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500), the court may order, and upon the posting of bond, authorize such next friend to take charge of such money for the use and benefit of plaintiff.
SB 38	57-0 (1961)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to authorized investments by a guardian of an estate of money on hand belonging to the ward beyond that which may be necessary for the education and maintenance of such ward; amending the Texas Probate Code authorizing such guardian to invest such money in interest-bearing time deposits which may be withdrawn on or before one year after demand in any bank to the extent that the payment of such deposit is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
HB 93	56-0 (1959)	Author: Mays, Jr., Abe M.	Relating to the appointment of guardians for totally and permanently disabled persons.
HB 333	54-0 (1955)	Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika"	Relating to providing for the appointment of a guardian of the person or a guardian of the estate of certain persons committed to State Mental Hospitals or Special Schools; providing for a copy of letters of guardianship to be mailed to State Mental Hospitals or Special Schools and to the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools; providing for charges for such instruments; providing authority for superintendent to refuse admission where committing authority has not compiled with this Act.
HB 202	53-0 (1953)	Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that guardians may be appointed for persons adjudicated as feeble minded.
HB 647	51-0 (1949)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce	Relating to the appointment of guardians for persons for whom it is necessary to appoint guardians to collect funds for the State and/or Federal Government; providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
SB 356	51-0 (1949)	Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.	Relating to amending previous Acts, relating to the appointment of guardians for persons for whom it is necessary to appoint guardians to collect funds from the State and/or Federal Government; making further and additional provisions for waiving court costs and fees in certain cases; providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
SB 275	50-0 (1947)	Author: York, Joseph Alton	Relating to authorizing divorce proceedings by the guardian or next friend of an insane person and the granting of divorces to insane persons.
HB 28	49-0 (1945)	Author: Hoyo, John C.	Relating to amending certain Acts to require personal sureties to file a statement with the County Clerk of each county wherein is located real property which is used as security for any guardians bond in excess of $1,000.00, and creating a lien on such real property.
HB 576	47-0 (1941)	Author: Klingeman, Fred V.	Relating to repealing a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes relative to sale by Guardians.
SB 125	47-0 (1941)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending certain Article relating to the commencement of proceedings for the appointment of guardians of the persons and estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, habitual drunkards and persons for whom it is necessary to appoint guardians to collect funds from the State and/or Federal Government.
SB 357	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the commencement of proceedings for the appointment of guardians of the persons and estates of minors, persons of unsound mind, habitual drunkards and persons to whom it is necessary to appoint guardians.
SB 358	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statue to provide personal service of process on minors and guardians.
SB 359	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the filing of written applications for the appointment of guardians and requiring such applications to set forth and contain certain information with respect to the person for whom the appointment of a guardian is sought.
SB 360	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the issuance of notices upon the filing of applications for appointment of guardians.
SB 364	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute prohibiting certain persons from accepting guardianships.
SB 371	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute by providing for appointments of a guardian of a person who within six months prior to the filing of an application for the appointment of a guardian of his person or estate has been adjudged to be a person of unsound mind or a habitual drunkard under certain conditions.
SB 382	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the filing of an application for the appointment of a guardian of a person who may have been adjudged insane or a habitual drunkard and for the issuance and service of notices in such cases.
SB 383	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the release of a guardian and the immediate appointment of a successor and providing that such resigning guardian shall not be discharged and that neither he nor his sureties shall be released until he has delivered the estate of his ward to his successor and final judgment rendered upon his final account.
SB 384	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the immediate appointment of a successor guardian upon the death, resignation or removal of a guardian without further citation or notice and prior to the approval of final accounting of the former guardian.
HB 127	45-0 (1937)	Author: Thornton, Jr., Eli Henry	Relating to authorizing payments of funds arising out of liquidated and uncontested claims in favor of minors, lunatics, idiots, and non compos mentis.
SB 119	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to empowering the county judge to authorize the payment of bond premiums out of the estate of the ward.
SB 120	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to providing for the removal of a guardian after being cited to answer, when he is proved to have been guilty of gross neglect or mismanagement in the performance of any of his duties as guardian and when he becomes of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard or is sentenced to imprisonment for a term of years, and when, if he be the guardian of the person, he cruelly treats the ward or neglects to educate and maintain the ward as liberally as the means of such ward and the circumstances of the case demand.
SB 121	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to authorizing the county judge to decrease the amount of a guardian's bond whenever in his opinion a smaller bond than the one in effect would be adequate to protect the estate of the ward.
SB 122	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to the discharge of guardians of incompetents or habitual drunkards where such persons have been restored to their right minds or sober habits, by adding thereto a provision authorizing the court to adjudge such persons to be of sound mind or to be no longer habitual drunkards, as the case may be.
SB 124	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to sureties upon guardians' bonds, by adding thereto a provision authorizing the county judge to require corporate sureties on guardians' bonds in certain cases.
HB 400	40-0 (1927)	Author: Purl, George Clark	Relating to providing for the appointment of a guardian for a person where it is necessary that a guardian be appointed to receive funds or money due such person from the Federal Government.
HB 6	37-0 (1921)	Author: Davis, John E. \| et. al.	Relating to amend a certain Act providing for the appointment of a guardian of a person of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard, on a hearing before the court.
SB 241	36-0 (1919)	Author: McNealus, James Clayton	Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide for the appointment of a guardian of a person of unsound mind by jury trial, which will be granted if requested, as set out in certain statute providing for "guardianship of persons if unsound mind and habitual drunkards," and validating all appointments heretofore made without a jury trial.	House: Judiciary Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 60	35-0 (1917)	Author: Neeley, William E.	Relating to guardianship of persons of unsound mind or habitual drunkards and providing for the partition and distribution of the estates of such persons by their lawful heirs.
HB 601	34-0 (1915)	Author: Florer, James A. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the appointment of a guardian for a person of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard.
SB 346	34-0 (1915)	Author: McNealus, James Clayton	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the appointment of a guardian of a person of unsound mind or an habitual drunkard on a hearing before the court without the necessity of a jury trial.
HB 227	33-0 (1913)	Author: Williams, Robert R.	Relating to guardianship of orphans.
HB 496	33-0 (1913)	Author: Neeley, William E.	Relating to amending the Civil Statutes so as to provide for the partition and distribution of the estates of persons of unsound mind by their lawful heirs.
SB 44	24-0 (1895)		Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem.

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