By Jones of Dallas H.B. No. 1420 77R2736 KLA-D A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 1-1 AN ACT 1-2 relating to the definition of the practice of law. 1-3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-4 SECTION 1. Section 81.101, Government Code, is amended by 1-5 adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: 1-6 (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the "practice of law" 1-7 does not include advice, consultation, or document completion 1-8 assistance provided by an employee or volunteer of an area agency 1-9 on aging affiliated with the Texas Department on Aging who has 1-10 received training in providing that advice, consultation, or 1-11 assistance to a client of the agency regarding: 1-12 (1) a medical power of attorney or other advance 1-13 directive under Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code; 1-14 (2) a durable power of attorney under Chapter XII, 1-15 Texas Probate Code; or 1-16 (3) a designation of guardian before need arises under 1-17 Section 679, Texas Probate Code. 1-18 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.