Resignation, Removal, or Death of Guardian; Appointment of Successor · Appointment of Successor Guardian; Revocation of Letters
If letters of guardianship have been granted to a person and another person applies for letters, the previously issued letters shall be revoked, and letters shall be granted to the subsequent applicant if that applicant:
(1) is qualified;
(2) has a prior right to be appointed successor guardian; and
(3) has not waived that prior right.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.