Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1710 by Zaffirini (Relating to applications for the complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of a guardianship.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Estates Code to require a court to consider an application for the complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of guardianship in certain situations before the appointment of a successor guardian. The bill would also remove any requirement for a letter or certificate from a physician before the appointment of a court investigator or guardian ad litem and set certain response requirements relating to informal letters to the court from a ward. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council