Sec. 680. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN BY MINOR    


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  • (a) When an application is filed for the guardianship of the person or estate, or both, of a minor at least 12 years of age, the minor, by writing filed with the clerk, may choose the guardian if the court approves the choice and finds that the choice is in the best interest of the minor.

    (b) A minor at least 12 years of age may select another guardian of either the minor's person or estate, or both, if the minor has a guardian appointed by the court or the minor has a guardian appointed by will or written declaration of the parent of the minor and that guardian dies, resigns, or is removed from guardianship. If the court is satisfied that the person selected is suitable and competent and that the appointment of the person is in the best interest of the minor, it shall make the appointment and revoke the letters of guardianship of the former guardian. The minor shall make the selection by filing an application in open court in person or by attorney.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 957, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1039, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.