TITLE: Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.

SUMMARY: Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1053.052(a), Estates Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The clerk may require or may obtain from the court an order requiring a person who files an application, complaint, or opposition relating to a guardianship proceeding, other than a guardian, attorney ad litem, or guardian ad litem, to provide security for the probable costs of the proceeding before filing the application, complaint, or opposition. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.