Relating to guardianship matters.
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HB 1954 — Relating to guardianship matters.
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Died in session
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Relating to guardianship matters.
Bill Text
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This bill amends 8 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1002.013, Estates Code, Section 1054.051(a), Estates Code, Section 1054.054(b), Estates Code, Section 1054.056(a), Estates Code, Section 1055.001(b), Estates Code, Section 1151.156, Estates Code.
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Section 1002.013, Estates Code
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Section 1054.051(a), Estates Code
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Section 1054.054(b), Estates Code
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Section 1054.056(a), Estates Code
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Section 1055.001(b), Estates Code
or→ or for the appointment of a guardian ; or (5) file a motion or complaint to request the removal of a guardian or contest the request for removal of a guardianamended
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Section 1151.156, Estates Code
Sec. 1151.156. DUTY TO PRESERVE WARD'S ESTATE PLAN. (a) The guardian of the estate who on appointment has actual knowledge of the existence of the ward's estate plan shall preserve, to the extent reasonably possible, the plan, including probate and nonprobate planning, if preserving the plan is consistent with the ward's best interest based on all relevant factors, including: (1) the value and nature of the ward's estate; (2) the ward's foreseeable obligations and need for maintenance; (3) minimization of income, estate, inheritance, or other taxes payable out of the ward's estate; and (4) eligibility for resources reasonably available to the ward, including government benefits available under state or federal law. (b) The guardian of the estate shall obtain court approval before: (1) changing or canceling the ward's beneficiary designation under an account, contract, or another arrangement that authorizes designation of a beneficiary in existence when the guardian was appointed, including an insurance or annuity contract, a qualified or nonqualified retirement plan, and an employment agreement, such as a deferred compensation agreement; (2) changing or canceling the designated payee under the ward's payable or transfer on death account in existence when the guardian was appointed; or (3) closing an account described by Subdivision (1) or (2). (c) The guardian of the estate may request the court's permission to restore the designated beneficiary described by Subsection (b)(1) or designated payee described by Subsection (b)(2) if the beneficiary or payee, as applicable, was canceled or required to be canceled due to closure of the ward's account. On receipt of the request, the court may grant the guardian's request and grant the guardian authority to execute the beneficiary designation form or payable or transfer on death form required by the financial institution or other entity.
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Section 1163.051, Estates Code
(d) If the court approves the annual account, the court shall enter an order to that effect. (e) If the court does not approve the annual account, the court shall enter an order to that effect and require the guardian of the estate to file another annual account within a period prescribed by the order, which may not be later than the 20th day after the date the order is entered.
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Section 1163.104, Estates Code
and enter an order to that effect (a-1) If the court does not approve the annual report, the court shall enter an order to that effect and require the guardian of the person to file another annual report within a period prescribed by the order, which may not be later than the 20th day after the date the order is entered.
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Action History
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Committee report sent to Calendars
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Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
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Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker
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Read first time
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Sponsors
- Senfronia Thompson · Primary
- Penny Morales Shaw · Cosponsor
- Alan Schoolcraft · Cosponsor
- Cody Vasut · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (180)
180 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1954 do?
- Relating to guardianship matters.
- Who sponsors HB 1954?
- HB 1954 is sponsored by Senfronia Thompson, Penny Morales Shaw, Alan Schoolcraft, and Cody Vasut.
- What is the current status of HB 1954?
- This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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