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Chapter 1151

Rights, Powers, and Duties under Guardianship

Subchapter A. Rights, Powers, and Duties in General

1151.001 Rights and Powers Retained by Ward 1151.002 Rights of Good Faith Purchasers 1151.003 Guardian May Not Dispute Ward's Right to Property; Exception 1151.004 Powers and Duties of Person Serving as Guardian of Both Person and Estate 1151.005 Legal Proceedings in Which Ward Is Party or Witness 1151.006 Guardian's Duty to Notify Court of Changes Concerning Care and Custody of Ward; Clerk's Duty to Obtain Criminal History Record Information

Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Guardians Relating to Care of Ward

1151.051 General Powers and Duties of Guardians of the Person 1151.052 Care of Adult Ward 1151.0525 Access and Management of Ward's Funds by Guardian of Person 1151.053 Commitment of Ward 1151.054 Administration of Medication 1151.055 Application by Certain Relatives for Access to Ward; Hearing and Court Order 1151.056 Guardian's Duty to Inform Certain Relatives About Ward's Health and Residence

Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Guardians of the Estate

1151.101 General Powers and Duties 1151.102 Exercise of Authority under Court Order 1151.103 Exercise of Authority Without Court Order 1151.104 Authority to Commence Suits 1151.105 Ordinary Diligence Required

Subchapter D. Possession and Care of Ward's Property by Guardian of the Estate

1151.151 Duty of Care 1151.152 Possession of Personal Property and Records 1151.153 Possession of Property Held in Common Ownership 1151.154 Administration of Partnership Interest 1151.155 Operation or Rental of Farm, Ranch, Factory, or Other Business

Subchapter E. Authority of Guardian to Engage in Certain Borrowing

1151.201 Mortgage or Pledge of Estate Property Authorized in Certain Circumstances 1151.202 Application; Order 1151.203 Term of Loan or Renewal

Subchapter F. Guardians Appointed for Ward to Receive Government Funds

1151.251 Powers and Duties of Guardian Appointed as Necessary for Ward to Receive Government Funds 1151.252 Validation of Certain Prior Acts of Guardian

Subchapter G. Notice by Guardian to Department of Veterans Affairs

1151.301 Notice of Filing Required; Hearing Date

Subchapter H. Rights of Wards

1151.351 Bill of Rights for Wards