Tex. Est. Code Section 1251.010
Order Appointing Temporary Guardian

(a)

The court shall appoint a temporary guardian by written order if, at the conclusion of the hearing required by Section 1251.006 (Scheduling of Hearing)(b), the court determines that the applicant has established that there is substantial evidence that the proposed ward is an incapacitated person, that there is imminent danger that the proposed ward’s physical health or safety will be seriously impaired, or that the proposed ward’s estate will be seriously damaged or dissipated unless immediate action is taken.

(b)

The court shall assign to the temporary guardian only those powers and duties that are necessary to protect the proposed ward against the imminent danger shown.

(c)

The order appointing the temporary guardian must describe:

(1)

the reasons for the temporary guardianship; and

(2)

the powers and duties of the temporary guardian.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 1251.010 — Order Appointing Temporary Guardian, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­1251.­htm#1251.­010 (accessed May 18, 2024).

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