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TX Est Code § 1251.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.008. Rights of Proposed Ward at Hearing

Sec. 1251.008.  RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD AT HEARING.At a hearing under this subchapter, the proposed ward has the right to:(1)  receive prior notice;(2)  be represented by counsel;(3)  be present;(4)  present evidence;(5)  confront and cross-examine witnesses; and(6)  a closed hearing if requested by the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.009. Appearance by Proposed Temporary Guardian in Certain Circumstances

Sec. 1251.009.  APPEARANCE BY PROPOSED TEMPORARY GUARDIAN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.  If the applicant for a temporary guardianship is not the proposed temporary guardian, a temporary guardianship may not be granted before a hearing on the application required by Section 1251.006(b) unless the proposed temporary guardian appears in court.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.010. Order Appointing Temporary Guardian

Sec. 1251.010.  ORDER APPOINTING TEMPORARY GUARDIAN.  (a) The court shall appoint a temporary guardian by written order if, at the conclusion of the hearing required by Section 1251.006(b), the court determines that the applicant has established that there is substantial evidence that the proposed ward is an incapacitated person, that there is imminent danger that the proposed ward's physical health or safety will be seriously impaired, or that the proposed ward's estate will be seriously damaged or dissipated unless immediate action is taken.(b)  The court shall assign to the temporary guardian only those powers and duties that are necessary to protect the proposed ward against the imminent danger shown.(c)  The order appointing the temporary guardian must describe:(1)  the reasons for the temporary guardianship; and(2)  the powers and duties of the temporary guardian.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.011. Certain Agency as Temporary Guardian

Sec. 1251.011.  CERTAIN AGENCY AS TEMPORARY GUARDIAN.  A court may not ordinarily appoint the Department of Aging and Disability Services as a temporary guardian under this chapter.  The appointment of the department as a temporary guardian under this chapter should be made only as a last resort.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.012. Temporary Guardian's Bond

Sec. 1251.012.  TEMPORARY GUARDIAN'S BOND.  The court shall set bond for a temporary guardian according to Chapter 1105.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter A. Appointment of Temporary Guardian Generally|Section 1251.013. Court Costs

Sec. 1251.013.  COURT COSTS.  If the court appoints a temporary guardian after the hearing required by Section 1251.006(b), all court costs, including attorney's fees, may be assessed as provided by Sections 1155.054 and 1155.151.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 2080), Sec. 24, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter B. Temporary Guardianship Pending Challenge or Contest of Certain Guardianship Applications|Section 1251.051. Authority to Appoint Temporary Guardian or Grant Restraining Order

Sec. 1251.051.  AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TEMPORARY GUARDIAN OR GRANT RESTRAINING ORDER.  The court, on the court's own motion or on the motion of any interested party, may appoint a temporary guardian or grant a temporary restraining order under Rule 680, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, or both, without issuing additional citation if:(1)  an application for a temporary guardianship, for the conversion of a temporary guardianship to a permanent guardianship, or for a permanent guardianship is challenged or contested; and(2)  the court finds that the appointment or the issuance of the order is necessary to protect the proposed ward or the proposed ward's estate.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter B. Temporary Guardianship Pending Challenge or Contest of Certain Guardianship Applications|Section 1251.052. Qualification and Duration of Certain Temporary Guardianships

Sec. 1251.052.  QUALIFICATION AND DURATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS.  (a)  A temporary guardian appointed under Section 1251.051 must qualify in the same form and manner required of a guardian under this title.(b)  The term of a temporary guardian appointed under Section 1251.051 expires on the earliest of the following:(1)  the conclusion of the hearing challenging or contesting the application;(2)  the date a permanent guardian appointed by the court for the proposed ward qualifies to serve as the ward's guardian; or(3)  the nine-month anniversary of the date the temporary guardian qualifies, unless the term is extended by court order issued after a motion to extend the term is filed and a hearing on the motion is held.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 1438), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Est Code § 1251.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Temporary Guardians|Section 1251.101. Authority of Temporary Guardian

Sec. 1251.101.  AUTHORITY OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN.  (a)  When the temporary guardian files the oath or declaration prescribed by Section 1105.051 and the bond required under this title, the court order appointing the temporary guardian takes effect without the necessity for issuance of letters of guardianship.(b)  The clerk shall note compliance with the oath or declaration and bond requirements by the appointed temporary guardian on a certificate attached to the order.(c)  The order appointing the temporary guardian is evidence of the temporary guardian's authority to act within the scope of the powers and duties stated in the order.(d)  The clerk may not issue certified copies of the order until the oath or declaration and bond requirements are satisfied.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 56, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Est Code § 1251.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Temporary Guardians|Section 1251.102. Applicability of Guardianship Provisions

Sec. 1251.102.  APPLICABILITY OF GUARDIANSHIP PROVISIONS.  The provisions of this title relating to the guardianship of the persons and estates of incapacitated persons apply to the temporary guardianship of the persons and estates of incapacitated persons, to the extent the provisions may be made applicable.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter D. Expiration and Closing of Temporary Guardianship|Section 1251.151. Duration of Temporary Guardianship

Sec. 1251.151.  DURATION OF TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP.  Except as provided by Section 1251.052, a temporary guardianship may not remain in effect for more than 60 days.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter D. Expiration and Closing of Temporary Guardianship|Section 1251.152. Accounting

Sec. 1251.152.  ACCOUNTING.  (a)  At the expiration of a temporary guardianship, the temporary guardian shall file with the court clerk:(1)  a sworn list of all estate property that has come into the temporary guardian's possession;(2)  a return of all sales made by the temporary guardian; and(3)  a full exhibit and account of all the temporary guardian's acts as temporary guardian.(b)  The court shall act on the list, return, exhibit, and account filed under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1251.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1251 - Temporary Guardianships|Subchapter D. Expiration and Closing of Temporary Guardianship|Section 1251.153. Delivery of Estate, Filing of Final Report, and Discharge of Temporary Guardian

Sec. 1251.153.  DELIVERY OF ESTATE, FILING OF FINAL REPORT, AND DISCHARGE OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN.  (a)  When temporary letters expire or cease to be effective for any reason, the court immediately shall enter an order requiring the temporary guardian to deliver the estate remaining in the temporary guardian's possession to the person legally entitled to possession of the estate.(a-1)  At the expiration of a temporary guardianship of the person, the temporary guardian shall file with the court clerk a final report that:(1)  if the ward is living, describes each reason the temporary guardianship of the person expired, including a statement of facts regarding whether the temporary guardianship expired because:(A)  the ward was found by the court to have full capacity, or sufficient capacity with supports and services, to care for himself or herself;(B)  alternatives to guardianship have been established to meet the needs of the ward; or(C)  a permanent guardian appointed by the court has qualified to serve as the ward's guardian; or(2)  if the ward is deceased, includes the date and place of death, if known, in the form and manner of the report required to be filed by a guardian of the person under Section 1163.103.(b)  On proof of delivery under Subsection (a) and approval by the court of a final report filed with the court clerk under Subsection (a-1), as applicable:(1)  the temporary guardian shall be discharged; and(2)  the sureties on the temporary guardian's bond shall be released as to future liability.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 57, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 58, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 615), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 615), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Est Code § 1252.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter A. Resident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.001. Granting of Guardianship of Estate for Nonresident

Sec. 1252.001.  GRANTING OF GUARDIANSHIP OF ESTATE FOR NONRESIDENT.  (a)  A guardianship of the estate of a nonresident incapacitated person who owns property in this state may be granted, if necessary, in the same manner as for the property of a resident of this state.(b)  A court in the county in which the principal estate of the nonresident incapacitated person is located has jurisdiction to appoint the guardian.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter A. Resident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.002. Court Actions and Orders Concerning Estate

Sec. 1252.002.  COURT ACTIONS AND ORDERS CONCERNING ESTATE.  The court shall take all actions and make all necessary orders with respect to the estate described by Section 1252.001 of a nonresident ward for the maintenance, support, care, or education of the ward out of the proceeds of the estate, in the same manner as if the ward were a resident of this state sent abroad by the court for education or treatment.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter A. Resident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.003. Closing Resident Guardianship

Sec. 1252.003.  CLOSING RESIDENT GUARDIANSHIP.  The court shall close a resident guardianship of an estate granted under this subchapter if a qualified nonresident guardian of the estate later qualifies in this state under Section 1252.051 as a nonresident guardian.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter B. Nonresident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.051. Appointment and Qualification of Nonresident Guardian

Sec. 1252.051.  APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN.  (a)  A nonresident of this state may be appointed and qualified as guardian or coguardian of a nonresident ward's estate located in this state in the same manner provided by this title for the appointment and qualification of a resident guardian of the estate of an incapacitated person if:(1)  a court of competent jurisdiction in the geographical jurisdiction in which the nonresident resides appointed the nonresident guardian;(2)  the nonresident is qualified as guardian or as a fiduciary legal representative by any name known in the foreign jurisdiction of the property or estate of the ward located in the jurisdiction of the foreign court; and(3)  the nonresident, with the written application for appointment, files in the county court of a county of this state in which all or part of the nonresident ward's estate is located a complete transcript of the proceedings from the records of the court in which the nonresident applicant was appointed.(b)  The transcript required by Subsection (a)(3) must:(1)  show the applicant's appointment and qualification as guardian or other fiduciary legal representative of the ward's property or estate;(2)  be certified to and attested by the clerk of the foreign court or the court officer charged by law with custody of the court records, under the court seal, if any; and(3)  have attached a certificate of the judge, chief justice, or presiding magistrate of the foreign court certifying that the attestation of the clerk or legal custodian of the court records is in correct form.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter B. Nonresident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.052. Appointment; Issuance of Letters of Guardianship

Sec. 1252.052.  APPOINTMENT; ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP.  (a)  If a nonresident applicant meets the requirements of Section 1252.051, without the necessity of notice or citation, the court shall enter an order appointing the nonresident as guardian or coguardian of a nonresident ward's estate located in this state.(b)  After the nonresident applicant qualifies in the manner required of resident guardians and files with the court a power of attorney appointing a resident agent to accept service of process in all actions or proceedings with respect to the estate, the clerk shall issue the letters of guardianship to the nonresident guardian.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter B. Nonresident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.053. Inventory and Appraisement; Administration of Estate

Sec. 1252.053.  INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT; ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE.  After qualification, a nonresident guardian:(1)  shall file an inventory and appraisement of the ward's estate in this state subject to the court's jurisdiction, as in ordinary cases; and(2)  is subject to the applicable provisions of this code governing the handling and settlement of an estate by a resident guardian.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter B. Nonresident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.054. Delivery of Estate to Certain Guardians

Sec. 1252.054.  DELIVERY OF ESTATE TO CERTAIN GUARDIANS.  The court may order a resident guardian who has any of the ward's estate to deliver the estate to a qualified and acting guardian of the ward.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1252.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1252 - Guardianships for Nonresident Wards|Subchapter B. Nonresident Guardian of Nonresident Ward's Estate|Section 1252.055. Removal of Ward's Property From State by Nonresident Guardian

Sec. 1252.055.  REMOVAL OF WARD'S PROPERTY FROM STATE BY NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN.  Regardless of whether qualified under this title, a nonresident guardian may remove personal property of the ward from this state if:(1)  the removal does not conflict with the tenure of the property or the terms of the guardianship under which the property is held; and(2)  all known debts against the estate in this state are paid or secured by a bond payable to and approved by the judge of the court in which guardianship proceedings are pending in this state.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1253.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1253 - Interstate Guardianships|Subchapter A. Transfer of Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction|Section 1253.001. Application to Transfer Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction

Sec. 1253.001.  APPLICATION TO TRANSFER GUARDIANSHIP TO FOREIGN JURISDICTION.  On application of the guardian or on the court's own motion, a court that has jurisdiction over the guardianship may transfer the guardianship to a court in a foreign jurisdiction to which the ward has permanently moved.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 59, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 615), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Est Code § 1253.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1253 - Interstate Guardianships|Subchapter A. Transfer of Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction|Section 1253.002. Notice of Application

Sec. 1253.002.  NOTICE OF APPLICATION.  Notice of an application to transfer a guardianship under this subchapter shall be:(1)  served personally on the ward; and(2)  given to the foreign court to which the guardianship is to be transferred.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1253.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1253 - Interstate Guardianships|Subchapter A. Transfer of Guardianship to Foreign Jurisdiction|Section 1253.003. Determination Regarding Transfer of Guardianship

Sec. 1253.003.  DETERMINATION REGARDING TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP.  (a)  On the court's own motion or on the motion of the ward or any interested person, the court shall hold a hearing to consider an application to transfer a guardianship under this subchapter.(b)  The court shall transfer a guardianship to a foreign court if the court determines the transfer is in the best interests of the ward.  The transfer of the guardianship must be made contingent on the acceptance of the guardianship in the foreign jurisdiction.(c)  The court shall coordinate efforts with the appropriate foreign court to facilitate the orderly transfer of the guardianship.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Est Code § 1253.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle G - Special Types of Guardianships|Chapter 1253 - Interstate Guardianships|Subchapter B. Receipt and Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship|Section 1253.051. Application for Receipt and Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship

Sec. 1253.051.  APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP.  A guardian appointed by a foreign court to represent an incapacitated person who is residing in this state or intends to move to this state may file an application with a court in the county in which the ward resides or in which it is intended that the ward will reside to have the guardianship transferred to that court.  The application must have attached a certified copy of all papers of the guardianship filed and recorded in the foreign court.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 66A.02, eff. January 1, 2014.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 1438), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2015.|