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Senate Bill 291 |
Senate Author: Nelson |
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Effective: 9-1-07 |
House Sponsor: Naishtat |
Senate Bill 291 amends the Texas Probate Code and the Government Code to require the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to obtain criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to certain individuals who are or will be providing guardianship services. The bill also requires DADS, not later than February 1 of each year, to submit to the Guardianship Certification Board information relating to department employees who provide guardianship services. Senate Bill 291 establishes guidelines relating to the authorized use of the criminal history record information by DADS, the court having venue over guardianship proceedings, and the certification board.