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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH |
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Subtitle J. GUARDIANSHIPS |
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Chapter 111. GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD |
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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 111.001. DEFINITIONS
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In this chapter:
(1) "Administrative director" means the administrative director of the courts as appointed by Chapter 72.
(2) "Board" means the Guardianship Certification Board.
(3) "Corporate fiduciary" has the meaning assigned by Section 601, Texas Probate Code.
(4) "Director" means the administrative officer of the board, as provided by Section 111.021.
(5) "Guardian" has the meaning assigned by Section 601, Texas Probate Code.
(6) "Guardianship program" means a local, county, or regional program that provides guardianship and related services to an incapacitated person or other person who needs assistance in making decisions concerning the person's own welfare or financial affairs.
(7) "Incapacitated person" has the meaning assigned by Section 601, Texas Probate Code.
(8) "Office of Court Administration" means the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
(9) "Private professional guardian" means a person, other than an attorney or a corporate fiduciary, who is engaged in the business of providing guardianship services.
(10) "Ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 601, Texas Probate Code.