SRC-JJJ H.B. 1660 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1660 76R1427 KLA-DBy: Naishtat (Ellis) Jurisprudence 5/6/1999 Engrossed DIGEST In 1993, the guardianship and probate provisions of the Probate Code were separated. Provisions relating to guardianships were added in newly created Section 745. Provisions containing the same language created in Section 745 were left in Section 404. H.B. 1660 would delete language making applicable to guardianships and the estates of deceased wards. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1660 deletes language making Section 404, Texas Probate Code, applicable to guardianships and the estates of deceased wards. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 404, Probate Code, as follows: Sec. 404. New heading: CLOSING ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS. Deletes text regarding the guardianship of wards or their estates. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.