2022 Texas Statutes
Estates Code
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle C - Procedural Matters
Chapter 1051 - Notices and Process in Guardianship Proceedings in General
Subchapter A. Issuance and Form of Notice or Process
Section 1051.001. Issuance of Notice or Process in General
Sec. 1051.001. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OR PROCESS IN GENERAL. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person is not required to be cited or otherwise given notice in a guardianship proceeding except in a situation in which this title expressly provides for citation or the giving of notice.
(b) If this title does not expressly provide for citation or the issuance or return of notice in a guardianship proceeding, the court may require that notice be given. A court that requires that notice be given shall prescribe the form and manner of service of the notice and the return of service.
(c) Unless a court order is required by this title, the county clerk without a court order shall issue:
(1) necessary citations, writs, and other process in a guardianship proceeding; and
(2) all notices not required to be issued by a guardian.
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. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 6.016, eff. January 1, 2014.
