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Guardianship Legal Information Guide
Texas State Law Library
Public guide to Texas adult guardianship law, court procedures, guardian responsibilities, and less-restrictive alternatives.
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How to get help
Review the guide's general information and alternatives before filing, then confirm current application, notice, examination, representation, bond, training, reporting, and hearing requirements with the probate court that has jurisdiction. Obtain legal advice for case-specific decisions.
Who this service helps
Open to the public for research; whether guardianship is available or appropriate depends on incapacity, evidence, alternatives, the proposed guardian, the court, and statutory safeguards.
Where this service is available
Service area: People researching Texas adult guardianship, including proposed wards, families, supporters, and proceedings in Central Texas.
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Location and contact
205 West 14th Street, Tom C. Clark Building, Room G01
Austin TX 78701
Travis County
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Cost / fees
The online guide is free to use; evaluations, court filing, service, bond, training, reporting, professional, and legal-service costs may apply.
About this service
The guide explains that a court creates a guardianship to appoint a person responsible for decisions for an incapacitated adult and links Texas statutes, plain-language resources, forms, books, and organizations.
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