(a) The guardian of an adult ward may spend funds of the guardianship as provided by court order to care for and maintain the ward.
(b) The guardian of an adult ward who has decision-making ability may apply on the ward's behalf for residential care and services provided by a public or private facility if the ward agrees to be placed in the facility. The guardian shall report the condition of the ward to the court at regular intervals at least annually, unless the court orders more frequent reports. The guardian shall include in a report of an adult ward who is receiving residential care in a public or private residential care facility a statement as to the necessity for continued care in the facility.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.