Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB481 by Harris (Relating to the removal of a guardian of an incapacitated person ordered by a court.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Texas Probate Code to require a court clerk to issue a notice of an order by a court to remove a guardian and includes specifications for the notice. The bill would require a court to hold a hearing on application for reinstatement as a guardian as soon as practicable, but not later than 60 days past the date the court ordered the removal.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council